Assistant Inspector General, General Investigations Unit
Reporting to the Deputy Inspector General, the Assistant Inspector General, General Investigations Unit will provide legal counsel and support to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding investigations involving allegations of criminal activity, official misconduct, ethics and other policy violations, as well as waste and inefficiency by Board of Education employees, contractors and others seeking to do business with the Board of Education. This is a full-time exempt position that will be paid for time worked based on a salary basis.
The Assistant Inspector General will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
- Write and edit investigative summary reports, which are sent to the Chicago Board of Education
- Help guide and direct investigations, including working closely with investigators and assisting with fact-gathering and analysis, including preparing subpoenas and document requests
- Coordinate with law enforcement agencies on joint investigations
- Provide legal counsel, support, and guidance on topics including but not limited to, the OIG's jurisdiction, search and seizure and other constitutional issues, labor and employment, and the interpretation and enforcement of statutes and ordinances
- Provide guidance, coaching, training, and support to staff attorneys
- Other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Assistant Inspector General must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school
- Admission to the Bar required
- Illinois Bar Admission, preferred
Experience Required:
- Minimum of five (5) years of work experience, including a minimum of three (3) of related post-bar experience (e.g., investigations, legal practice, clerkships, etc.)
- Professional writing experience such as serving as a judicial law clerk or experience with other demanding legal writing or other rigorous writing with an emphasis on clarity and polish, highly preferred
- Experience closely editing the written work of others, preferred
- Experience in the areas of government oversight, criminal/administrative prosecutions, internal investigations, civil rights, contract/procurement, ethics or labor/employment law, preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to write and edit accurate, concise, logical and analytical reports to convey complex issues, free from spelling and grammatical errors
- Refined judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
- Analytical and critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information and facilitate resolution of challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines and work independently while maintaining high levels of organization
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse constituents
- Conflict resolution, problem solving, interviewing, and investigation skills
Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
- Medical Plan Options
- Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Behavioral Health & EAP
- Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and saving options:
- Basic Life Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Pension Plans
- Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Days
- Parental Leaves
- Short-Term Disability
- Religious Holidays
- Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
- Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions; however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.