Compliance Officer

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Under the supervision of the Chief Assistant Inspector General, the Compliance Section issues guidance, training, and program recommendations to City departments on a broad and complex array of employment-related actions; monitors human resources activities, including recruiting, hiring, and promotion; performs legally-mandated and discretionary audits; and reviews the City’s employment practices to ensure compliance with the various City Hiring Plans. The Compliance Section monitors compliance with the five Hiring Plans governing the City’s employment practices through ordinance prescribed and discretionary reviews, real-time monitoring, and audits of key employment processes. The Section also receives complaints and conducts compliance inquiries into allegations of improper considerations or influence respecting any aspect of City hiring and other employment actions.

DUTIES:

• Assists in gathering, maintaining, and analyzing hiring-related data to identify, assess, and prioritize risks
• Conducts in-person monitoring of City hiring sequences and, as necessary, coordinates oversight activities of City departments to ensure compliance with the various Hiring Plans
• Prepares detailed, written analytical reports and memoranda as part of quarterly audits, compliance inquiries, and to inform City department heads of the operation and progress of compliance efforts
• Reviews hiring-related complaints and conducts inquiries when appropriate
• Conducts interviews related to hiring-related inquires and compliance reviews
• Interprets and explains relevant ordinances, policies, and guidelines and participates in the advisement and training of operating departments, and internal staff on new or modified relevant procedures and practices
• Prepares narrative and statistical reports on assigned cases, and as required by the Hiring Plans
• Performs related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree supplemented by three years of work experience in the investigation or compliance monitoring of programs and processes, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
• Advanced degree in a social science, public policy, or related field, and a background in conducting policy reviews or performance audits/evaluations for a government or non-profit organization

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong work ethic and professionalism
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Collaborates with co-workers and thrives in a team-based environment
• Ability to effectively work cross functionally in a fast-paced work environment

ANNUAL SALARY: Range: $80,472 – $108,816 (annual increases). Starting $80,472 (non-negotiable); Post successful six-month review $82,752

BENEFITS: For information on City of Chicago employees’ benefits, please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE: Travel outside Chicago is not required. Standard office hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm, flexibility permitted.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: Employees must be a resident of the City of Chicago and proof of residency is required at the commencement of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ESSAY REQUIREMENT: A passing score on a knowledge skill test(s) and/or essay may be required. Your application must include a response to the following prompt:

• In less than 500 words, identify one or more requirements of the City of Chicago Hiring Plan; describe how the requirement promotes fairness or transparency in City hiring and what, if any, changes you would make to the requirement(s) to better promote the Hiring Plan’s goals?

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an equal opportunity employer.

OIG is an inclusive organization that hires and develops all its staff of all levels regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, age, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

OIG strives to create the kind of workplace where a socially diverse mix of people can thrive professionally. We pride ourselves in meeting our legal charge to promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in government. Through the hard work of our passionate and innovative team, OIG aims to serve every community with equity, respect, and dignity.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact the OIG’s Manager of Human Resources Eloise Markham at emarkham@igchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Chicago does not participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). In addition, employment at the OIG is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

NOTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

The submission of written materials, e.g., writing sample, essay, cover letter, etc., generated in-part or fully by AI is strongly discouraged. Candidates who submit AI generated written materials may be disqualified from further consideration.