Investigator - Philadelphia, United States - City of Philadelphia

City of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia, United States

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_ Agency Description_

The mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to enhance public confidence in City government by rooting out corruption, fraud, misconduct, waste and mismanagement.

The OIG has jurisdiction to conduct investigations, evaluations and audits over all departments, agencies, commissions and boards under the Mayor's jurisdiction, as well as in contracts with individuals or companies receiving City funds and doing business with the City.

As an operationally independent office, the OIG conducts criminal and administrative investigations, as well as more proactive program reviews and evaluations.

Depending on the nature and scope of the task, the OIG partners with other City departments, the Philadelphia Police, federal and/or state law enforcement agencies, as well as federal, state and local prosecutors.

The OIG also supervises and works with Integrity Officers (IOs) appointed within each City department under the Mayor's jurisdiction.

The OIG has the power to issue subpoenas, to examine all City documents, contracts, and monetary expenditures made from the City Treasury, and to require testimony of City employees.

Job Description Position Summary**:

An Investigator in the OIG is expected to work at an advanced level conducting investigations into allegations of fraud, government waste, corruption, misconduct, unethical conduct and other illegal or prohibited activities of City employees and officials, contractors and users of City services and facilities.

While an OIG Investigator is responsible for performing a full range of assignments, this position will have emphasis on complex and multifaceted confidential investigations focused on contract and procurement compliance and analyzing the effectiveness of government policies.

OIG Investigators are expected to balance and prioritize a significant case load under the direction of the Inspector General (IG) and Deputy Inspector General.

Essential Functions:

Initiating Investigations

Reviewing requests for investigations from the IG and representatives of other City departments and agencies;
Determining the priority/scope of investigations:
Planning for all phases of assigned investigations, including the coordination of investigative analysts, departmental integrity officers and support staff.

Gathering Information

Interviewing employees, managers, executives, contractors, vendors, citizens and public officials to determine and analyze facts to conclude whether City or departmental policies have been followed or violated;
Interviewing witnesses and suspects to obtain information, evidence and admissions or leads;
Collecting and evaluating evidence to establish the nature and extent of alleged improprieties;
Conducting or leading the review of administrative records and reports, financial records and legal documents;
Collecting, evaluating and preparing evidence for presentation to prosecuting and agency officials and for introduction at administrative proceedings.

Evaluating Evidence and Resolving Investigation

Evaluating information to determine the credibility and reliability of employees, individuals and private entities transacting business with the City;
Reviewing reports of investigations to determine if requested information has been collected and that findings have been substantiated by relevant facts;
Recommending objective outcome and resolution based on the findings of the investigation.

Communicating Results

Preparing detailed draft and final reports of investigations setting forth allegations, findings, evidence and recommendations;
Preparing findings, reports, and related documentation for formal presentations;
Recommending changes to agency administrative operations to prevent future violations and increase program efficiency;
Appearing in court and at administrative proceedings as a government witn