Investigator I - Inspector General

Full Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Office of the Inspector General is actively seeking an Investigator I.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well?

In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available.

City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This position reports to the Director of Investigations and is an entry-level position responsible for conducting and coordinating investigations designed to detect, deter, and prevent fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and other abuses in the Consolidated Government.

Requirements

• Conducts preliminary reviews and investigations; interviews complainants, witnesses, and subjects; prepares various reports and correspondence; analyzes data, business or other records and secures documentary evidence or other information relating to allegations of waste, fraud, mismanagement, misconduct, and contract improprieties.
• Understands and applies applicable laws, rules, regulations, City ordinances and charter provisions, policies, and procedures for entities under OIG jurisdiction.
• Gathers and prepares evidence, including public records.
• Investigates cases with discretion.
• Works closely with senior Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigators, the State Attorney's office, and members of the law enforcement community.
• Interacts professionally and appropriately with Consolidated Government elected, appointed, and non-appointed employees and the public.
• Conducts Whistle-blower investigations in accordance with sections 112.3187...31895, Florida Statutes, and the City of Jacksonville Ordinance Code.
• Performs work as required and in support of OIG operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and procedures of the Association of Inspectors General (Green book standards).
• Knowledge of the Florida Whistle-blower Act.
• Knowledge of ordinances, and charter provisions relating to the authority and functions of the Consolidated Government, under OIG jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc., standards for Inspectors General.
• Knowledge in relevant technology needed to perform investigations (i.e. computer and other technical equipment).
• Skill in researching and gathering information for investigations, to include open source and other resources.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate investigative work assignments.
• Ability to analyze financial information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and present well organized, accurate, timely, clear, and concise written investigative reports and other correspondence.
• Ability to effectively interview complainants, subjects, and other witnesses.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external entities.
• Ability to work with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to adjust work hours/schedule occasionally, if necessary, to meet time critical demands of priority investigations.

Additional Information

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in criminal justice, business/public/law enforcement administration or a closely related field, or accounting;
• One (1) year of experience performing administrative investigations involving fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Preferred experience as an investigator in a federal, state, or local Office of Inspector General.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based.

When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S.

transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S.

must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge.

You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us