Job Description

Salary: $61,131.20 - $91,707.20 Annually

Location : 32084, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400031

Department: Office of Inspector General

Opening Date: 10/01/2024

Job Summary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) Investigator is responsible for OIG investigative assignments and assisting the OIG's audit and administrative functions. This position requires initiative, independent judgment, working knowledge of case management applications, and office-wide policies and procedures. This work entails dealing with highly confidential and sensitive information, requiring a high degree of discretion, integrity, and tact.

Major Duties


MAJOR DUTIES

• Investigates allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and employee misconduct.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses, and subjects.
• Collects and analyzes data and secures documentary evidence and other information.
• Performs management reviews and other investigative activities as assigned.
• Understands and applies laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Conducts Whistle-blower investigations in accordance with Florida Statutes.
• Prepares various investigative reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Works closely with the State Attorney's office and law enforcement agencies.
• Obtains and documents complaints received through the OIG Fraud inbox and hotline.
• Completes complaint intake process in accordance with Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation standards.
• Conducts preliminary reviews and coordinates management referrals.
• Determines and prepares preliminary complaint dispositions for review and final disposition.
• Works closely with Audit Unit to assist with special projects.
• Collaborates with audit team to assess the effectiveness of controls, the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Reviews and analyzes complex data, including accounting and financial records.
• Reviews and audits contracts and contract compliance.
• Provides administrative support to OIG personnel.
• Perform related work and/or special projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Familiarity with statutes, ordinances, and charter provisions relating to the authority and functions of the OIG.
• Familiarity with the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation standards.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge and adherence to policies, regulations, and standards.
• Exercises sound, independent judgment, and initiative consistent with established parameters.
• Ability to communicate with the public in an effective and courteous manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with OIG staff, supervisors, and other organizations.
• Ability to keep complex records and files and provide information correctly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information and maintain confidentiality and independence.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• The purpose of this position is to perform investigative and administrative duties in support of the Office of the Inspector General.

Supplemental Information


SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Investigator reports directly to the Inspector General.

GUIDELINES

• Guidelines include Florida Statutes, County Ordinances, the Association of Inspectors General, Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspectors General, the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Inspector General Accreditation standards, and office policies and procedures. Maintains confidentiality consistent with law and policy.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other county employees, court employees, attorneys, law enforcement officers, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to provide services and to give or exchange information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
• The work is primarily performed in an office environment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, criminal justice, a social science, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or four years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in complex report writing.
• Possess a high level of integrity and ethics.
• Willingness to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• The ability to obtain a Certificate as a Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI within 12 months of employment.
• A valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of two years as an investigator or the equivalent, in either law enforcement or in another governmental capacity on criminal and/or administrative matters.
• Experience as an investigator or working primarily with investigative teams in law enforcement, or in a similar governmental capacity on criminal and/or administrative matters.
• Experience working in an Office of Inspector General or similar environment.
• Experience with contracts, finance, accounting, or grant processing,

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Candidates may apply through the St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller's Online Application System:

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller proudly recognizes Veteran's Preference. An applicant claiming Veteran's Preference may waive the educational requirements if otherwise qualified for the position. The St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller is a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employer. The office maintains its status as an "at-will" employer. Employees can be terminated with or without notice or cause at any time not prohibited by law.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Florida Retirement System (FRS):

Vacation Leave :
Full time employees accrue the following vacation every pay period (80 hours):Years of Continued ServiceLength of VacationAccrual Rate
0 year through 3 years10 days3.0770
4 years less than 10 years15 days4.6160
10 years or more20 days6.1540
Part time employees earn vacation on a prorated basis according to their years of service and corresponding accrual rate.

Sick Leave:
Full time employees accrue 3.6960 hours of sick time every pay period (80 hours).
Part time employees who work a percentage of a 40-hour work week earn sick leave on a prorated basis.

Birthday:
Full time employees are granted 1 paid day off (8 hours) per year.


Observed Holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Thanksgiving Friday
• Christmas Day

Observed Holidays are set annually.

To learn more details, visit our St. Johns County Clerk of Court and Comptroller

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