Position Summary
The Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) is an independent entity that has the responsibility for promoting accountability, integrity, efficiency, and transparency in the governance of the City of Albuquerque. Through inspections, investigations, evaluations, and reviews, the OIG identifies systemic corruption, vulnerabilities risks, and recommends improvements to eliminate or reduce the City’s exposure to fraud, waste, and abuse. The OIG’s goal is to improve the functioning of City government to ensure it effectively and efficiently protects the residents of Albuquerque.
As the Director of the OIG, the Inspector General has the authority and responsibility to direct, supervise, and perform independent investigative assessments of City departments and programs consistent with the Accountability in Government Ordinance (“AGOO”), the Inspector General Ordinance (“IGO”), and Professional Standards.
This is an unclassified at-will position.
The OIG is an entity independent from the Executive and Legislative branches of Albuquerque City Government.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, accounting, auditing, business administration, public administration or a related field;
and
Eight (8) years of audit/investigation experience;
and
To include five (5) years of direct supervisory experience
Or;
Professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B) from an ABA accredited law school;
and
Eight (8) years of audit/investigation experience;
and
To include five (5) years of direct supervisory experience.
Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are preferred.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
The Inspector General shall be certified as a Certified Inspector General (CIG) or obtain the certification within two years of the appointment.
The finalist shall be fingerprinted and shall provide two (2) fingerprint cards or the equivalent electronic fingerprints to obtain the candidate's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) record. The City shall pay for the cost of obtaining the FBI records.
Preferred Knowledge
- Management, operations, services and activities of a comprehensive investigation program
- Generally Accepted Inspector General ethics, practices and methods
- Association of Inspector General's professional standards
- Methods and techniques used in performing investigations and case development for prosecution
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
- Principles of evidence gathering, documentation and chain of custody
- Standard court and litigation procedures for obtaining subpoenas and prosecution of violations and offenses
- Principles and practices of program development and administration
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Computer software used within assigned area
- Investigation and audit standards
- Automated methods and techniques used in performing investigations
Preferred Skills & Abilities
- Effectively manage office operations
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, assess performance, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
- Plan and perform complex investigations in an efficient, impartial, equitable and objective manner
- Prepare clear and concise investigation reports that follow professional and department standards
- Establish a program that prevents and detects fraud, waste and abuse
- Promulgate regulations to establish procedures for the Office
- Maintain confidentiality of public records that are made confidential by law
- Handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism
- Select, train, and supervise professional staff
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints
- Prioritize investigations based on urgency and impact
- Communicate clearly and concisely
- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of professional staff
- Prepare, prioritize and plan for investigation activities
- Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions in support of goals
- Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations
- Coordinate activities with law enforcement agencies
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Effectively communicate and interact with community stakeholders
- Function in a team-oriented environment
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
