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City of Chicago · 16 hours ago

Inspector General

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

The City of Chicago is seeking an Inspector General, who will serve as the City’s principal independent oversight official and is responsible for leading all functions of the Office of Inspector General. The Inspector General oversees a multidisciplinary staff and manages a complex organization that engages regularly with City leadership and external stakeholders.

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Hiring Manager
Fatima Nukic
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Responsibilities

Lead all functions of the Office of Inspector General
Set the strategic direction of the Office
Determine investigative and audit priorities
Ensure the fair, thorough, and timely execution of the OIG’s work
Oversee a multidisciplinary staff
Manage a complex organization that engages regularly with City leadership, department heads, employees, labor representatives, external stakeholders, and the public

Qualification

Public integrityEthical governmentGovernmental operationsLeadershipCommunication skillsJudgmentIndependencePolitical navigationCollaboration

Required

Demonstrated commitment to public integrity, accountability, and ethical government
Credible, independent leader with sound judgment
Ability to operate effectively in a complex political and organizational environment
Presence and communication skills necessary to command respect across City leadership, employees, external partners, and the public
Essential knowledge of governmental operations and the need for effectiveness and efficiency when dealing with taxpayer funds and services
Comfortable leading a large, multidisciplinary oversight organization
Experience working within or alongside large public-sector institutions
Clear understanding of the role of independent oversight in strengthening government performance and public trust

Company

City of Chicago

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The city of Chicago provides services, programs and initiatives for Chicago residents, businesses, and visitors.
dateFounded in 1837
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en.html

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jill Jaworski
Chief Financial Officer
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Rhett Bomher
Chief of Staff to the Chief Financial Officer, Mayor's Office
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