ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL

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Under the direction of the Chief Assistant Inspector General-Legal Counsel, this position provides professional
legal direction and advice to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) related to OIG’s operations and mission
activities.

DUTIES:

• Collaborates with all sections of the Office to provide legal support, advice, and direction for investigations, performance audits, public safety program reviews, evaluations, inspections, inquiries, and compliance activities.
• Drafts detailed reports summarizing the evidence, factual findings, and recommendations in completed OIG investigations. Depending on the matter, these reports may be transmitted for transmission to the Mayor’s Office, City Council, City department heads, other affected entities, or the public.
• Performs legal research into and provides legal advice on local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, regulations and policies relative to intakes, assigned matters, and OIG operations and function.
• In the context of investigations:
  • Participates in and provides counsel to investigative teams in the formulation of investigative plans, strategies, and activities.
  • Prepares affidavits and other documents for criminal, civil or administrative actions and coordinates production of legal documentation with OIG investigators.
  • Coordinates with outside law enforcement and prosecutorial entities as appropriate to assist in the investigation and prosecution of violations of criminal law.
  • Observes and provides legal support to investigators and prosecutors during trials and administrative hearings.
• Conducts interviews of potential witnesses and subjects of in formal OIG inquiries.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree and admission to the Illinois Bar (or another state bar having reciprocity with Illinois) with an active license to practice, supplemented by three years of legal work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior legal experience in one or more of the following: internal investigations, criminal law, labor/employment law, administrative, civil rights, or contract/procurement law.
• Knowledge of investigative methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Superior writing, research, and editing skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and execute competing assignments, and control deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative on assigned tasks.
• Consciousness of diversity, inclusion, and equity challenges across communities, including for under-serviced and under-represented communities in the City of Chicago and commitment to address those challenges and positively contribute to OIG’s internal culture of inclusion, respect, and community.
• Capability to collaborate with colleagues from a wide array of technical and professional disciplines and backgrounds in and across all the office’s sections.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong work ethic and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively work cross functionally in a fast-paced work environment.

ANNUAL SALARY:

Range: $112,608 – $146,232 (annual increases) Starting $112,608 (non-negotiable); Post successful six-month review $117,792

BENEFITS:

For information on City of Chicago employees’ benefits, please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE:

Travel outside Chicago is not required. Standard office hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm, flexibility permitted.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

Employees must be a resident of the City of Chicago and proof of residency is required at the commencement of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ESSAY REQUIREMENT:

A passing score on a knowledge skill test(s) and/or essay may be required.
Your application must include a response to the following prompt:

1. In approximately 500 words, identify one or more specific type(s) of misconduct by a City actor that might be subject to investigation by OIG; describe the potential negative impacts of such misconduct, and how OIG might most effectively plan its investigative work in light of those negative impacts.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an equal opportunity employer. OIG is an inclusive organization that hires and develops all its staff of all levels regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, age, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. OIG strives to create the kind of workplace where a socially diverse mix of people can thrive professionally. We pride ourselves in meeting our legal charge to promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in government. Through the hard work of our passionate and innovative team, OIG aims to serve every community with equity, respect, and dignity. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact the OIG’s Manager of Human Resources Eloise Markham at emarkham@igchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Chicago does not participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). In addition, employment at the OIG is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

NOTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

The submission of written materials, e.g., writing sample, essay, cover letter, etc., generated in-part or fully by AI is strongly discouraged. Candidates who submit AI generated written materials may be disqualified from further consideration.