Chief Administrative Officer

Under direction of the Inspector General, the Chief Administrative Officer is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the OIG, specifically with respect to personnel and human resources, finance and budgeting, facilities, and procurement.  

·        Manages staff engaged in various administrative support functions. These include budget and finance, procurement, facilities management, and human resources, which includes recruitment and hiring plans, position classification, payroll administration and personnel records.

·        In conjunction with OIG’s senior staff, develops and manages refining office-wide performance management tools, including annual staff performance evaluations.

·        Oversees OIG’s training and professional development programs.

·        Manages the planning, development, and submission of OIG’s annual budget; works closely with involved City departments.  

·        Oversees the maintenance of accounting and financial records and reviews expenditure reports.

·        Manages the contracting and procurement process for the purchase of goods and services to support OIG operations.

·        Ensures proper maintenance of OIG offices and common spaces, working with contractors and relevant City departments as necessary.

·        Coordinates space or capital improvement projects with city departments or property management, as needed.

·        Provides guidance to the Inspector General and OIG’s senior staff on budget planning, personnel management, training administration, etc.

·        Assists in drafting and revising policies and procedures in compliance with departmental goals and City rules and regulations.

·        Performs related duties as required.

·        Principles and practices of talent management, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations, human resources information systems and records management.

·        Management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.

 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field supplemented by five years of progressively responsible managerial experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Employee Vaccination Requirement: City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable City processes. For more information on the vaccine policy please visit: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/supp_info/city-of-chicago-employee-vaccination-policy.html

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 Supervisor of Personnel Administration Keyla Vazquez at kvazquez@igchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

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 Office of Inspector General is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.