Assistant Inspector General
COMPANY: Los Angeles Unified School District
POSITION: Assistant Inspector General
SALARY DETAILS
$153,100 - $190,400 Annually
APPLICATION FILING DATES
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BENEFITS
Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: 24 days each year.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world –ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) provides independent oversight of LAUSD programs, processes, and contracts, promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and integrity through the performance of audit and investigative services designed to drive continuous improvement, support effective decision making, and detect and deter waste, fraud, and abuse in the LAUSD. We strive for excellence and continuous positive change in the management and programs of the Los Angeles Unified School District. We are committed to detecting and preventing fraud, waste and abuse within the District and ensuring that LAUSD provides the most effective and efficient services for our 1,190 schools and 550,000+ students of Los Angeles.
The OIG is seeking a highly qualified and motivated senior manager with oversight, auditing and/or investigations experience to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Inspector General. The Assistant Inspector General will serve as a principal advisor to the Inspector General and will lead the various activities and functions of an assigned organizational unit in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
For more information about LAUSD's OIG, visit: https://www.lausd.org/OIG
THE POSITION
At LAUSD, an Assistant Inspector General assists the Inspector General in planning, directing, organizing, and managing the activities and functions of an assigned organizational unit in the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
General direction is received from the Inspector General. General supervision is exercised over subordinate professional staff and clerical personnel through lower-level supervisors.
TYPICAL DUTIES
The Assistant Inspector General manages the functions and staff of an organizational unit in the Office of Inspector General. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Manages and evaluates the activities and staff of an assigned organizational unit within the Office of the Inspector General.
- Assists in establishing goals for an organizational unit and monitors the progress of the organizational unit toward achieving the goals.
- Serves as a principal advisor to the Inspector General on the assigned oversight function.
- Supervises, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs difficult, complex, and sensitive audits, special reviews, special projects, or evaluations related to District programs, operations, projects, and contracts.
- Plans, organizes, and directs difficult, complex, and sensitive criminal and administrative investigations related to alleged wrongdoing by District employees, vendors, and/or contractors.
- Manages staff engaged in activities such as auditing, reviewing, or evaluating District programs, operations, contracts and/or vendors relative to various District activities; and in investigating alleged wrongdoing by District employees, vendors and/or contractors.
- Analyzes and reviews unit reports to ensure compliance with directives, standards, and guidelines.
- May manage the District’s Fraud Hotline.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for Assistant Inspector General will have extensive experience in conducting and supervising independent oversight activities including audits, investigations, and/or special reviews. This individual will be a detail-oriented fact finder and sound decision maker with excellent oral and written communication. Further, the ideal candidate will be skilled at developing and maintaining strong working relationships with all stakeholders and will demonstrate considerable personal and professional judgment and integrity by dealing appropriately with confidential material and handling politically challenging situations with diplomacy and tact.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree preferably in accounting, business management, public administration, criminal justice, law, public policy or a related field. A Juris Doctorate (J.D). is preferred, but not required.
EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of professional-level auditing, special reviews, or investigation experience; the aforementioned experience must include at least two (2) years of supervisory experience
SPECIAL:
Possession of any of the following licenses and certifications are preferred:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Inspector General (CIG)
- Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI)
- Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA)
- Certified Inspector General Inspector/Evaluator (CIGE)
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation may be required for some positions.
If you experience any technical difficulties with the application process, please contact our help desk at 213-241-3455 and/or email them at helpmeapply@lausd.net while describing the issues you are experiencing. They are the best source in helping you resolve any application issues.