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State of Minnesota

Assistant Inspector General, Special Investigations Unit - State Prog Admin Mana

State of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Job DetailsWorking Title: Assistant Inspector General, Special Investigations Unit - State Prog Admin Manager SrJob Class: State Program Administrator, Manager SeniorAgency: Education Department

Job ID : 80348

Location : Minneapolis

Telework Eligible : Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements on the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 09/23/2024

Closing Date : 10/15/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-CO-Managerial

Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Investigations

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - up to 20%

Salary Range:

$43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Job SummaryAs the Assistant Inspector General over the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will be responsible for supervising and directing the activities of the SIU. Duties will include:

Leading a team of investigators in conducting independent, complex and objective investigations of fraud, waste or abuse or other misuse of public funds in MDE programs.

Assist in the development and implementation of OIG and SIU process and procedures.

Participate in the selection of SIU staff, coordinate and provide training of staff, manage, coach, develop, evaluate staff, and implement corrective measure to improve efficiency and performance as necessary.

Recommend and assist in the implementation of the OIG and the SIU goals and objectives.

Oversee the planning, triage and prioritization of reports and cases, as well as assign, supervise and review cases according to established procedures.

Supervise and direct the activities of investigators, auditors, analysts, and other staff.

Collaborate and cooperate with law enforcement and criminal prosecutors on investigations and prosecutions, and any subsequent appeals.

Recommend civil and/or administrative actions to MDE during or at the conclusion of an investigation and/or prosecution, and any subsequent appeal.

Minimum QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate the following:

5 years of professional experience that includes lead, supervisory or managerial experience in:

Overseeing team(s) that conduct criminal, civil or administrative investigations, audits or analysis.

Overseeing a team's investigative practices and techniques for accuracy, quality, and timeliness.

Oversight of a team's adherence to legal standards and procedures when conducting investigations.

Ability to operate a variety of data systems, equipment and tools used in investigations.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

A bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Accounting, Criminal Justice or Legal, or an equivalent degree, will count as 1 year of experience.

Application DetailsHow to ApplySelect “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

ContactIf you have questions about this position, contact Kate Elling at katherine.elling@state.mn.us or 651-582-8558.

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