Special Agent of Policy and Compliance - OIG Agent

Overview

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

SPECIAL AGENT OF POLICY AND COMPLIANCE - OIG AGENT

Salary Range: $76,299 - $122,078 / Annually

Hiring Salary Range: $76,299 - $99,188 / Annually

Note: Grant positions are not eligible for retirement benefits.

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience a fulfilling career in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. We offer opportunities to drive social impact and provide benefits to support growth and well-being. The City offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans, plus wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. Learn about our benefits here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) was created as an oversight authority with the authority to investigate at all levels of City government, while remaining autonomous, independent, and insulated from political influences. The Mission of the OIG is to promote accountability, efficiency, and integrity in City government. The OIG is committed to working toward an open, honest, and accountable government. Investigating complaints of fraud, waste, and abuse is one way we carry out our mission.

• Conducts confidential internal reviews, investigations, and evaluations of administrative, security, fiscal, legal, and city government internal policies, systems, and procedures involving matters of conflict of interest, mismanagement, embezzlement, contract fraud, workers’ compensation fraud, employee misconduct, identity theft, property and information theft, drug abuse, and related incidents.
• Confers with and reviews the collection, compilation, organization, and analysis of data pertaining to case investigations, discoveries, and related matters; ensures investigations are conducted according to professional standards.
• Prepares preliminary investigative reports detailing the case facts and findings, evidence discoveries, and evaluations, including a final recommendation on case suitability and feasibility for disposition to the State's Attorney's Office or other law enforcement agencies for presentation to the Grand Jury for criminal prosecution.
• Testifies as an expert witness before the Grand Jury on case facts and findings.
• Maintains liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement, credit and financial agencies, and officials to coordinate work efforts and joint investigations, prevent duplication of work, and compromise case strategies.
• Prepares confidential studies, briefs, position papers, legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• Provides legal advice and representation of the Office of Inspector General on matters concerning confidentiality, right-to-know law, or other issues as directed by, and subject to the supervision of the Inspector General.
• Represents the Office of Inspector General at meetings with external local, state, and federal agencies, including prosecutors’ offices.
• Assists in preparing Office of Inspector General employees to testify at disciplinary hearings, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Coordinates and directs the investigation, inspection, or review of matters reported to the OIG.
• Coordinates legal and other matters of mutual concern with the Office of General Counsel on behalf of the Office of Inspector General.
• Reviews vendor contracts and invoices for services and submits them for approval by the Inspector General. Reviews contracts and invoices for professional services and submits them for approval of the Inspector General.
• Prepares written legal opinions and conducts independent research concerning legal relationships, duties, obligations, and rights, and the policies, programs, and projects of the Office of Inspector General relating to the responsibilities of the Inspector General acting in his/her official capacity in directing and administering activities of the Office of Inspector General.
• Coordinates and directs the staff of the Office of Inspector General engaged in performing a variety of investigations, inspections, reviews, and other engagements.
• Prepares required reports and…