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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Audit Investigator II
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 11030 Salary Grade: AG7
Approved: December 07, 2001 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

Purpose:
  Provides information to prevent, detect and investigate fraud, waste and abuse of resources while establishing accountability for the performance of City departments, programs and initiatives.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Plans, leads, and monitors fraud investigation, detection, and control projects
  2. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of fraud examination principles, internal controls auditing, and fraud detection methodologies
  3. Identifies, collects, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data from a variety of sources to extract fact-based information that is significant to the project
  4. Conducts both friendly and adversarial interviews and meetings designed to elicit useful, relevant, and reliable information for fraud investigation, detection, and control projects
  5. Prepares, obtains, and analyzes signed, sworn witness statements
  6. Develops and utilizes innovative and effective methodologies to successfully accomplish project objectives
  7. Evaluates facts, employs sound deductive reasoning to draw and support appropriate conclusions, and make improvement recommendations
  8. Provides clear, concise, and fact-based reports of project results to internal and external stakeholders Provides substantive review of team members' written work products
  9. Provide substantive review of team members' written work products.
  10. Provides testimony in administrative, civil, or criminal hearings
  11. Develops and delivers effective training presentations to external administrative parties on fraud-related issues
  12. Coordinates City Auditor’s Integrity Unit investigative activities with those of other agencies
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 
• May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of investigation and internal control as well as the ability to apply such knowledge to integrity investigation, detection, and control projects involving government activities and resources
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to appropriate professional standards, including the President's Commission on Integrity and Ethics Quality Standards for Investigations and the Government Auditing Standards
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Federal Rules of Evidence, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Texas State Criminal Codes, the Austin City Charter and Code of Ordinances, as well as other pertinent statues, such as the Privacy, Freedom of Information, and Whistleblower Protection Acts
• Skill in planning, leading, and coordinating fraud investigation, detection, and control projects
• Skill in identifying, obtaining, and analyzing information from a variety of sources, evaluating facts, and employing sound deductive reasoning to draw appropriate conclusions and make improvement recommendations
• Skill in flexing communication styles in order to maximize amount and quality of information obtained from others
• Skill in compiling information and creating and delivering clear, concise, deductive, and fact-based project reports (verbal and written)
• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with city employees and managers, mayor and council, law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, and the public
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of conduct, honesty, and loyalty in both official and personal matters
• Ability and willingness to negotiate effective solutions to complex situations
• Ability to exercise tact, objective judgment, and effective conflict resolution skills when confronted with confrontational or adversarial situations
• Ability to continuously learn and grow through the development of new skills, pursuit of applicable professional certifications, and involvement in professional organizations
Minimum Qualifications:
 
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus a minimum of two (2) years related experience
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university or professional license or certification (CFE) can substitute for one (1) year of related experience
Licenses and Certifications Required:
  None.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.