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Inspector General

Salary

$154,877.00 - $222,939.00 Annually

Location

MI, MI

Job Type

Appointed (Other)

Job Number

20244010135MDLM

Department

Office of Inspect General

Opening Date

06/28/2024

Closing Date

7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

• Description

• Benefits

Description

The Detroit City Council is seeking highly qualified applicants for the appointive position of Inspector General, established by section 7.5-301 of the 2012 Charter of the City of Detroit. The purpose of the Office of Inspector General is to ensure honesty and integrity in City government by rooting out waste, abuse, fraud, and corruption. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Office of Inspector General for the City of Detroit. The appointment term is six (6) years. Salary range is $154,877 - $222,939.

Examples of Duties

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is responsible for investigating any public servant, City agency, contractor or subcontractor providing goods and services to the City, and any person or business entity seeking contracts.

• Establish the Office of Inspector General and hire the initial staff including attorneys, investigators, and auditors, as prescribed by the City Charter;

• Be responsible for the selection, placement, promotion, training, development, discipline and appraisal/evaluation of OIG personnel;

• Plan, organize, assign, direct, review and coordinate the activities of the OIG professional staff;

• Design, implement, and maintain fraud detection tools and procedures;

• Conduct investigations and audits where warranted based either upon complaints or well-founded suspicion of waste, abuse, fraud, or corruption;

• Review reports of suspected fraud to determine need for further investigation;

• Prepare written reports of investigation findings;

• Issue quarterly reports to the City Council and Mayor concerning results of investigations and audits undertaken by the OIG;

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with governmental officers and agencies;

• Coordinate investigative efforts with law enforcement officers and attorneys when necessary;

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality with respect to investigative files and proceedings;

• Directs the preparation and management of the Department's budget;

• Represents the department in public and official contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum educational background of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning;

• At least ten (10) years of experience in any one, or combination of, the following fields:

• As a federal, state or local law enforcement officer;

• As a federal, state or local government attorney, including a public defender;

• As a federal or state court judge;

• Progressive supervisory experience in an investigative public agency similar to an inspector general's office;

• Has managed and completed complex investigations involving allegations of fraud, theft, deception and conspiracy; and

• Has demonstrated the ability to work with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and the judiciary.

• KNOWLEDGE OF:

• The 2012 Charter of the City of Detroit;

• General legal requirements and obligations owed by public servants to the public, pursuant to State law;

• The City of Detroit’s Ethics Ordinance, applicable policies, procedures, and standards of conduct pertaining to the ethical conduct of public servants;

• Current investigative practices, tools, and techniques used in the investigation of public corruption, waste of government assets, abuse of public trust, and fraud and self-dealing in government.

• Note:

• Appointee is not eligible for reappointment after completion of term.

• Appointee shall not hold any other city, county, or state office during term and may not hold any elective city office until two (2) years after leaving position.

• Appointee shall not solicit votes or raise monetary or in-kind contributions for any candidate for an elective office.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Each applicant must submit a resume and cover letter. Additional supporting documents may be submitted but are not required. Applications will be accepted by electronic mail ONLY at InspectorGeneralApplication@detroitmi.gov no later than 11:59 P.M. on JULY 15, 2024. Applications made through this email will be the ONLY ones considered.

Phone calls, letters of interest, or other contacts will NOT BE CONSIDERED as a formal application.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

• Dental

• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave

• Vacation

• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

Agency

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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