Deputy Inspector General - # 43218

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Job Requisition ID: 43218

Opening Date: 11/28/2024

Closing Date: 12/26/2024

Posting ID: 43218

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $12,083 - $13,166 per month ($144,996 - $157,992 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU:  None

 

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.  You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Position Overview

Subject to management approval of the Secretary, serves as Deputy Inspector General of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Human Services (DHS) with the full scope of processing activities and responsibilities.  Plans, directs, controls, coordinates and supervises staff engaged in hotline, intake and investigatory operations of the Office.  Develops and recommends appropriate policies and procedures covering assigned scope of responsibility; participates in formulation and implementation of policies. Reviews proposed legislation affecting the Department and Office of Inspector General.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as Deputy Inspector General of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), DHS, with the full scope of processing activities and responsibilities.
• Serves as full-line supervisor; assigns and reviews work; provides guidance and training to assigned staff; counsels staff regarding work performance; reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs; establishes annual goals and objectives; approves time off; adjusts first level grievances; effectively recommends and imposes discipline, up to and including discharge; prepares and signs performance evaluations; determines and recommends staffing needs.
• Plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises staff engaged in hotline, intake, and investigatory operations of the office.
• Serves as primary point of contact from the Inspector General’s Office with the Bureau of Labor Relations; establishes consistency and equity among investigation findings and recommendations for discipline of staff.
• Serves as point of contact for DHS senior staff on issues not requiring the attention of the OIG.
• Serves as primary point of contact for the Governor’s Office, general public, legislators, advocacy groups, local government, advisory councils, etc., regarding activities and responsibilities of the Inspector General.
• Speaks on behalf of the Inspector General with the Governor’s Office, other state agencies, local governments, advisory groups, and working committees; commits the Office and the Inspector General to specific courses of action.
• Serves as clearinghouse for legislative and/or policy initiatives emanating from Office staff, advocacy groups and internal investigations; assesses impact on Department programs with specific emphasis on the state-operated facilities.
• Performs special studies, research, and/or damage control on critical issues relative to the programs conducted by the Inspector General’s Office; works with the Offices of Communications, Human Resources and Legal Services to respond to breaking press coverage and highly sensitive issues.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires four (4) years progressively responsible administrative experience in a public sector investigative, law enforcement or prosecutorial organization.

 

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

• Five (5) years of professional experience interviewing witnesses, collecting, and gathering data involving abuse/neglect and or malfeasance/misfeasance for a public or private organization.
• Five (5) years of professional experience preparing investigative reports.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in a public or private organization maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, approving time off, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
• Three (3) years of professional experience attending criminal, civil or administrative proceedings and providing expert witness testimony for investigative results and/or assessments.
• Three (3) years of professional experience reviewing and recommending revisions to investigative policies and procedures.

 

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

Office of Inspector General

Deputy Inspector General
Agency Contact:  Charles.Wright3@illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management; Social Services

 

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

 

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

 

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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