Deputy Inspector General

The Baltimore County Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as Deputy Inspector General. This role functions as the OIG's principal deputy providing strategic, operational, investigative, and administrative leadership. The Deputy Inspector General supports the OIG's mission to promote accountability and transparency by identifying and investigating fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and systematic weakness within County operations.

The ideal candidate will be an impartial, independent leader with substantial experience managing sensitive and complex investigations. The role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, analytical ability, and the ability to communicate complex findings to executive leadership, County agencies and other stakeholders. The Deputy Inspector General will be expected to conduct investigations, and will manage the Office until a new Inspector General is chosen.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership
Investigative Oversight
Case Management
Reporting and Recommendations
Internal and External Liaison
Personnel Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, accounting, finance, public administration, business administration, law, auditing, investigations, IT, English/writing or a related field.
Ten (10) years' experience in government oversight, investigations, auditing, law enforcement, fraud examination, compliance, internal controls, public administration, or a related field.
At least four (4) years managing complex investigations.
Experience supervising professional staff.
Strong knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated expertise in investigative principles, evidence evaluation, interviewing, report writing, and complex data analysis.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in sensitive and confidential matters.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in law, public administration, business administration, accounting, finance, criminal justice, or a related discipline.
Certifications such as CIGI or CFE.
Law-enforcement investigative experience.
Experience with federal, state, or local Offices of Inspector General.
Public-sector fraud investigation experience.

Mandatory Items to be Submitted with Application

Resume
Cover letter
Educational transcripts or copy of diploma
Professional references
Applicable licenses or certifications
Personal writing sample

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org). Mail or deliver documents to: ATTN: Deputy Inspector General - Non-Merit Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 You must attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial Copies are acceptable.

Examination Procedure

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Employment Background Investigation Employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

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