Inspector General UN

Salary : $141,980.80 - $161,969.60 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Inspector General
Division: IG-Inspector General
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary

As the Director of the OIG, the Inspector General has the authority and responsibility to direct, supervise, and perform independent investigative assessments of City departments and programs consistent with the Accountability in Government Ordinance ("AGOO"), the Inspector General Ordinance ("IGO"), and Professional Standards.

This is an unclassified at-will position.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Essential and Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below)

1. Assume full management and operations responsibility for the Office of Inspector General.
2. Manage a staff of professional investigators, coordinate investigations with the Director of Internal Audit as appropriate and required by the AGOO, and prepare a file for use by a prosecutorial agency.
3. Receive and investigate complaints referred to the OIG by the Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices; receive and investigate complaints by any official, City employee, contractor, or member of the public, and initiate a formal investigation when required or when provided for by the AGOO.
4. Ensure all investigations are conducted in accordance with applicable City, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. conduct self and OIG in an ethical, efficient, impartial, equitable and objective manner, conforming at all times to the generally accepted principles and quality standards established by the Association of Inspectors General and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
5. Coordinate and exchange information with federal, state and other local entities (law enforcement, judicial, governmental) as appropriate and permitted by federal, state and local law to prevent, detect, identify and prosecute potential criminal conduct dealing with fraud, waste and abuse of City programs and operations.
6. Manage all OIG personnel and investigative staff according to the City's Merit System Ordinance ("MSO"); work with all personnel to set and manage expectations, correct deficiencies, and implement disciplinary processes and procedures.
7. Develop and implement the strategic goals, objectives, policies and priorities of the OIG.
8. Develop and implement a referral system to the Office of Internal Audit for irregularities discovered during any OIG investigation as required and provided for by the AGOO.
9. Subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and require the production of records pursuant to the provisions of the New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure.
10. Prepare and manage the operational budget of the OIG, including personnel and investigatory related expenses.
11. Hire, train, manage and supervise all OIG personnel and investigative staff; monitor all work product for quality, propriety, legal and ethical considerations prior to distribution.
12. Maintain a complete file of each investigation made for at least six years.
13. Investigate any alleged violation of the City's Code of Ethics or the City's Elections Code that The Board of Ethics and Campaign Practices directs or forwards to the OIG to investigate.
14. Through properly conducted investigations, make recommendations to improve City procedures, processes and policies; refer recommendations for increased efficiency to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
15. Operate and maintain the City's fraud, waste and abuse reporting hotlines.
16. Prepare annual report to the City's Mayor and City Council regarding all OIG's activities and investigations.
17. Prepare annual report to the AGOC, to be published within60daysoftheend of each fiscal year, that specifically lists all inspections, investigations, evaluations, reviews, and other assistance efforts completed by the OIG during the fiscal year; and notify members of the media and the public of the issuance of the published report.
18. Attend all AGOC meetings as required, and present results of inspections, investigations, evaluations, reviews, and other departmental activities as necessary.
19. Attend Albuquerque City Council meetings and participate on City Council ad hoc committees or task forces when requested by the City Councilor other City Administrators.
20. Enforce and uphold the City's Whistle Blower Ordinance to ensure all persons filing complaints with the OIG are protected from retaliation to the fullest extent of the law.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends, innovations in the field of investigations and stay informed of all City ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.
2. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Graduate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, accounting, auditing, business administration, law, public policy, public administration or a related field, or professional law degree (J.D. or LL.B) from an ABA accredited law school; and

Six (6) years' experience in audit/investigation, financial management, government operations, independent government oversight, ethics, management analysis, compliance, or other field deemed desirable by the AGO; and

To include five (5) years of direct supervisory experience.

Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are preferred.

Public sector experience preferred.

Experience working closely with an oversight committee preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
The Inspector General shall be certified as a Certified Inspector General (CIG) or obtain the certification within two years of the appointment.
The finalist shall be fingerprinted and shall provide two (2) fingerprint cards or the equivalent electronic fingerprints to obtain the candidate's Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) record. The City shall pay for the cost of obtaining the FBI records.
Working Conditions

Environmental:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods; operating motorized vehicle and travel from site to site.

01

Do you possess a Certified Inspector General (CIG) certification?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess public sector experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess experience working closely with an oversight committee?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

08

I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.

• Yes
• No

09

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited- Some College
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

10

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

11

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).

• Yes
• No

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