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Job Summary

The Office of the Independent Inspector General (OIIG) was created to detect, deter and prevent corruption fraud, waste, mismanagement, unlawful political discrimination or misconduct in the operation of Cook County Government. Cook County, Ill., Ordinances 07-O-52 (2007). Performs highly complex compliance, performance, and financial reviews of Cook County agencies, programs, and operations. Conducts interviews, prepares comprehensive reports detailing findings and conclusions, and makes recommendations to the Inspector General and other senior level staff for corrective action to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of County government.

This position is Actively Recruited and At-Will Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or Finance is required.

• Six (6) years of full-time paid work experience in the conduct of auditing, accounting, compliance, or risk control is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Extensive knowledge of rules, regulations and operating procedures as they pertain to performing compliance and performance reviews at all levels of government and the private sector.

Extensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulations of state, local, and other authorities relative to cases of abuse, fraud, waste, and mismanagement as well as criminal and civil misconduct.

Skill in performing in-depth, confidential, sensitive and highly complex reviews requiring document review and the conduct of interviews with complainants, witnesses, victims and other agency representatives.

Drafting skills necessary to prepare review and evaluation programs and plans, investigative reports and other documentation in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.

Extensive knowledge of and experience with data analysis methods and software.

Knowledge of community resources and referrals with the ability to access such services on behalf of Cook County.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Word and Excel.

Skill and ability to elicit and organize facts and information from others.

Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team on uncomplicated to highly complex compliance and performance reviews.

Strong verbal skills necessary to articulate issues and concerns regarding confidential investigative information to work peers/supervisors, other agencies, and the general public.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

Group and Voluntary Benefits Offered :

• Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Pension Plan

• Deferred Compensation Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

• Voluntary Benefits

• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

• For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http: //www.cookcountyrisk.com/

• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

Salary Range: $109, 198

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*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County's Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; OIIG Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d).

Please contact BHR.WorkforceStrategy@cookcountyil.gov for inquiries about this position

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

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