Executive Investigator II

Springfield - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 6600 - 6875

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: Executive Investigator II
Division: Office of Executive Inspector General (OEIG)
Union: Exempt
Location: 421 E Capitol St Springfield IL Sangamon County
Salary: Range $6600 to $6875 monthly commensurate with experience
Benefits:

Overview:
The Office of the Executive Inspector General (OEIG) for the Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS) is an independent executive branch State agency. The OEIG investigates matters under both the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act and ILSOS policies involving allegations of misconduct committed by employees appointees officials and vendors that do or seek to do business with the Illinois Secretary of State.

Position Summary:
Reports to the Executive Inspector General (EIG) and the Executive Supervising Investigator (ESI) assists the EIG and ESI with investigative tasks and managing a caseload. Investigates cases of a more complex nature related to fraud waste and misconduct under the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act at the Illinois Secretary of State; drafts investigative reports; conducts research; provides follow-up to ensure timely communication and information flow between the OEIG and citizens the Secretary of States Office and other involved agencies; consults with the EIG and ESI as may be necessary to address priority issues; works with sensitive and confidential information associated with investigations and legal proceedings.

This position involves working with sensitive and confidential information; requires high ethical standards and the ability to exercise good independent judgment. Requires a valid Illinois drivers license the ability to travel throughout Illinois and may require overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities:

Manages a caseload of a more complex nature that includes collecting analyzing and interpreting information documentation and evidence to make informed determinations about the direction and outcome of investigations; maintains records of all information and materials pertinent to the investigations in an organized manner and in accordance with OEIG processes; assists in developing investigative plans to address the allegations and to move the case forward in an efficient and timely manner.
Interviews subjects witnesses and other parties to gather verify and/or corroborate evidence; drafts written reports to document interview statements observations or requests for and receipt of evidentiary materials; drafts reports of an analysis of documents that includes the allegation(s) investigative steps taken evidence adduced conclusions and recommendations and ensures these reports are well-written accurate concise thorough and timely.
Conducts stationary and mobile surveillance; may require travel including overnight stays and working protracted or irregular hours.
Communicates with other government agencies and law enforcement entities during investigations; provides information for and/or testifies in administrative and court proceedings as necessary.
Research inquiries received by the OEIG and drafts responses ensuring timely follow up as needed.
Performs other duties as required or assigned by the EIG which are reasonably within the scope of the duties described above including providing guidance to the Executive Investigator I.

Abilities & Skills:
To be successful in this position an Executive Investigator II should have the following:

High personal ethical standards and the ability to work with sensitive and confidential materials.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to effectively lead guide and develop an investigative team and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
Effective communication skills in interacting professionally with coworkers interviewees and representatives of other agencies.
Ability in identifying investigative or work product issues that need to be explored and addressed.
Flexibility and interest in considering the opinions and feedback of others.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Requires a bachelors degree preferably with coursework in a related field of study such as law criminal justice law enforcement accounting auditing public or business administration.
Four (4) years of professional investigative experience in a public or private organization.
Advanced knowledge of and experience applying investigative techniques practices and concepts.
Must have a valid State of Illinois drivers license.
Requires flexibility to travel including overnight; and to work protracted or irregular hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

Inspector General Certification (CIGI CIGA CIG) from the Association of Inspectors General or similar certifying entity.
Prior progressive supervisory experience preferably in an inspector general office.
Extensive professional investigative experience in the areas of fraud waste abuse malfeasance or misfeasance.
Experience leading complex interviews and conducting extensive document review and analysis.
A demonstrated ability to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures and a working knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.
Proficiency writing and editing detailed reports that are accurate thorough concise and grammatically well-written.
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint) and other basic web applications.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

General office environment.
Physical ability to operate a personal computer and related office equipment.
Occasional lifting of 10 to 20 lbs. (e.g. documents case files physical evidence).

Job Status:

Full-time FLSA exempt. This position is exempt from the provisions of the State of Illinois Personnel Code.

The intent of this job description is to provide a general description of the duties and responsibilities of this is not intended to be an exhaustive set of duties and responsibilities nor all the necessary qualifications to perform the work.

Application Process:

Please visit apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital or veteran status or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi GiannouliasJob Title: Executive Investigator IIDivision: Office of Executive Inspector General (OEIG)Union: ExemptLocation: 421 E Capitol St Springfield IL Sangamon CountySalary: Range $6600 to $6875 monthly commensurate with experienceBenefits: ...



Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Manages a caseload of a more complex nature that includes collecting analyzing and interpreting information documentation and evidence to make informed determinations about the direction and outcome of investigations; maintains records of all information and materials pertinent to the investigations in an organized manner and in accordance with OEIG processes; assists in developing investigative plans to address the allegations and to move the case forward in an efficient and timely manner.
Interviews subjects witnesses and other parties to gather verify and/or corroborate evidence; drafts written reports to document interview statements observations or requests for and receipt of evidentiary materials; drafts reports of an analysis of documents that includes the allegation(s) investigative steps taken evidence adduced conclusions and recommendations and ensures these reports are well-written accurate concise thorough and timely.
Conducts stationary and mobile surveillance; may require travel including overnight stays and working protracted or irregular hours.
Communicates with other government agencies and law enforcement entities during investigations; provides information for and/or testifies in administrative and court proceedings as necessary.
Research inquiries received by the OEIG and drafts responses ensuring timely follow up as needed.
Performs other duties as required or assigned by the EIG which are reasonably within the scope of the duties described above including providing guidance to the Executive Investigator I.

Abilities & Skills:
To be successful in this position an Executive Investigator II should have the following:

High personal ethical standards and the ability to work with sensitive and confidential materials.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to effectively lead guide and develop an investigative team and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
Effective communication skills in interacting professionally with coworkers interviewees and representatives of other agencies.
Ability in identifying investigative or work product issues that need to be explored and addressed.
Flexibility and interest in considering the opinions and feedback of others.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Requires a bachelors degree preferably with coursework in a related field of study such as law criminal justice law enforcement accounting auditing public or business administration.
Four (4) years of professional investigative experience in a public or private organization.
Advanced knowledge of and experience applying investigative techniques practices and concepts.
Must have a valid State of Illinois drivers license.
Requires flexibility to travel including overnight; and to work protracted or irregular hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

Inspector General Certification (CIGI CIGA CIG) from the Association of Inspectors General or similar certifying entity.
Prior progressive supervisory experience preferably in an inspector general office.
Extensive professional investigative experience in the areas of fraud waste abuse malfeasance or misfeasance.
Experience leading complex interviews and conducting extensive document review and analysis.
A demonstrated ability to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures and a working knowledge of administrative practices and procedures.
Proficiency writing and editing detailed reports that are accurate thorough concise and grammatically well-written.
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint) and other basic web applications.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

General office environment.
Physical ability to operate a personal computer and related office equipment.
Occasional lifting of 10 to 20 lbs. (e.g. documents case files physical evidence).

Job Status:

Full-time FLSA exempt. This position is exempt from the provisions of the State of Illinois Personnel Code.

Please visit apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).