Senior Deputy Inspector General, Investigations

City of Chicago Office of Inspector General; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 168,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) seeks a dynamic leader to serve as deputy inspector general of investigations (DIGI). This senior role leads administrative and criminal investigations of City employees and vendors, sets priorities, and oversees training for investigators.

The DIGI is a key member of OIG’s senior leadership team. Minimum qualifications include extensive investigative experience with supervisory responsibilities; advanced degrees are considered.

Qualifications

• 11 years of investigative work experience, incl. 3 years in a managerial/supervisory role
• Associate’s degree + 9 years investigative experience incl. 3 years in a supervisory role
• Bachelor’s degree + 7 years investigative experience incl. 3 years in a supervisory role
• Master’s degree + 6 years investigative experience incl. 3 years in a supervisory role

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Investigations Section management and staff on action plans for complex investigations
• Lead development of investigation strategies and prioritization
• Oversee work schedules, priorities, and review of investigative products
• Ensure investigations comply with Green Book principles and quality standards
• Develop and implement policies and procedures with General Counsel
• Foster collaboration across investigators and assistant inspectors general
• Advise on remedial measures based on investigation findings
• Oversee personnel matters for section employees
• Develop relationships with law enforcement and oversight agencies

Skills

Investigative leadership

Criminal investigations

Analytical skills

Executive leadership

Writing and editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) seeks a dynamic leader to serve as deputy inspector general of investigations (DIGI). This senior role leads administrative and criminal investigations of City employees and vendors, sets priorities, and oversees training for investigators.

The DIGI is a key member of OIG’s senior leadership team. Minimum qualifications include extensive investigative experience with supervisory responsibilities; advanced degrees are considered.