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Working Title: Assistant Inspector General, Special Investigations Unit - State Prog Admin Manager Sr

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 80348

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements on the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/23/2024

• Closing Date : 10/15/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-CO-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Investigations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - up to 20%

• Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

As the Assistant Inspector General over the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will be responsible for supervising and directing the activities of the SIU. Duties will include:

• Leading a team of investigators in conducting independent, complex and objective investigations of fraud, waste or abuse or other misuse of public funds in MDE programs.

• Assist in the development and implementation of OIG and SIU process and procedures.

• Participate in the selection of SIU staff, coordinate and provide training of staff, manage, coach, develop, evaluate staff, and implement corrective measure to improve efficiency and performance as necessary.

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of the OIG and the SIU goals and objectives.

• Oversee the planning, triage and prioritization of reports and cases, as well as assign, supervise and review cases according to established procedures.

• Supervise and direct the activities of investigators, auditors, analysts, and other staff.

• Collaborate and cooperate with law enforcement and criminal prosecutors on investigations and prosecutions, and any subsequent appeals.

• Recommend civil and/or administrative actions to MDE during or at the conclusion of an investigation and/or prosecution, and any subsequent appeal.

Minimum Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate the following:

5 years of professional experience that includes lead, supervisory or managerial experience in:

• Overseeing team(s) that conduct criminal, civil or administrative investigations, audits or analysis.

• Overseeing a team's investigative practices and techniques for accuracy, quality, and timeliness.

• Oversight of a team's adherence to legal standards and procedures when conducting investigations.

• Ability to operate a variety of data systems, equipment and tools used in investigations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

A bachelor's or master's degree in Business, Accounting, Criminal Justice or Legal, or an equivalent degree, will count as 1 year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI), or Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (CFCI), or equivalent certification.

• Interview training, such as Reid, Wickland-Zulawski or equivalent.

• Experience conducting or overseeing financial investigations, audits or analysis.

• Experience in financial crimes investigations.

• Experience in accounting practices, including skills to identify and reconcile accounts using reports, queries, spreadsheets and available tools and information.

• Experience utilizing data and data tools in identifying and investigating cases.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.