Job Description

Office of Inspector General

Inspector General Investigator II

Posting Expires: May 19, 2026

Salary: $73,000 - $80,000/annually

General Description

The City of Atlanta Office of the Inspector General (OIG) seeks to ensure integrity of city operations, good stewardship of public resources, and to prevent conduct that undermines public trust in government. In furtherance of this mission, the OIG is searching for an experienced and highly motivated investigator to join its Compliance Division. Among other duties, the investigator will conduct investigations into complaints and allegations of fraud, waste, corruption, mismanagement, or abuse by City officials, employees, board members (voluntary or appointed), and contractors. OIG is an independent agency that reports to the Governing Board of the Office of the Inspector General, which is composed of nine City residents selected by business, civic, educational, and legal organizations.

Supervision Received

Work under general supervision and report to an Assistant Inspector General, the Deputy Inspector General, and/or Inspector General designee(s)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Intake allegations and complaints
• Investigate allegations and complaints received:
  • Gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial, computer, business, legal, real estate, and other public and private records
  • Interviewing complainants, witnesses, and subjects
  • Engaging in fieldwork
  • Drafting and serving subpoenas
  • Exploiting databases
  • Assessing applicability of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Documenting information obtained and collecting evidence
  • Maintaining accurate and complete investigative files
• Conduct proactive initiatives
• Present investigative findings
• Draft reports, hearing documents, reprimands, and other enforcement documentation
• Testify in connection with enforcement and legal proceedings
• Assess city operations to determine compliance risk, corruption vulnerabilities, and performance defects, and recommend corrective action and reform as applicable

• Collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners

Decision Making

Work under supervision; work independently or with others to complete assigned tasks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thisis a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list

• Experience conducting complex investigations, including but not limited to such work performed as an investigator, attorney, auditor, or data analyst

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and procedures or criminal, policy, and/or administrative investigations

• Strong interview skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, especially regarding documentation of gathered facts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on projects with minimal guidance
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to identify operational issues and develop solutions
• Demonstrated ethics and sound judgment
• Discretion with respect to sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to guide, direct, control, mentor, and train less experienced investigative staff
• Bilingual skills are a plus, but are not required
• Prior law enforcement experience is a plus, but is not required
• Knowledge of the Association of Inspectors General – Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General (“Green Book Standards”) is a plus, but is not required
• Knowledge of City of Atlanta government is a plus, but is not required

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university (Additional years of experience may be considered as a substitute for the required degree on an exceptional basis, with a minimum of nine (9) years of professional related experience in investigation, auditing, and/or law enforcement)
• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, and/or law enforcement.

Preferred Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Advanced degree from an accredited college or university
• Five years or more of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, and/or law enforcement

Licensures and Certifications

Valid driver’s license

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

• Physical and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

• The senior investigator will be expected to work full-time with an alternative schedule that is equal to a 40 hour work week. Most work is conducted in person at the OIG office located in downtown Atlanta. There are on-call after hours for this position.

• Operate a City owned vehicle.

Application Requirements
Each applicant must submit a cover letter and resume.