REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of laws, government regulations and agency rules.
• Knowledge of prudent leadership practices to reward positive performance, coach for enhanced effectiveness, and counsel to resolve deficiencies.
• Knowledge of strategic planning principles necessary to set goals and objectives and milestones.
• Knowledge of relevant professional audit and investigations standards.
• Ability to effectively interact with staff members, Department leaders, outside counterparts and members of the public.
• Ability to measure performance and apply corrections or refinements when milestones are not met.
• Ability to communicate a vision and energize the organization to reach it.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Responsible for all administrative and professional activities of the Office of Inspector General which includes guiding, directing, and controlling the audit and investigative, management review, and performance measurement assessment functions and assisting the Chief Financial Officer and Department managers in the effective implementation of agency programs. Specifically responsible for the efficient and effective utilization of office resources.  Ensures audit and investigative work conforms to professional standards. Fulfills the statutory responsibilities of the Inspector General as described in Section 20.055, F.S.; providing the Inspector General's authority including access to all agency information and sole responsibility for the conduct of assignments and the content of reports.  The reports often include recommendations for policy changes affecting agency operations and services to the public.  Makes determinations regarding statutory criteria as described in sections 112.3187 - 112.31895 (Whistle-blower Act).  Initiates and manages the completion of Whistle-blower investigations when criteria is met.  Department liaison with the Auditor General and OPPAGA.

Attend and represent the Department at meetings and conferences concerning Department matters, within and outside the State of Florida. Represent the CFO before federal and state legislative bodies by testifying relative to matters to the divisions it oversees.  Represent the CFO and acts as liaison at various functions.

Supervises and coordinates the office functions of audit, investigations and special projects.

Establishes and monitors plans to carry out the responsibilities of the Office which includes setting the office mission, goals, objectives, work schedules, staffing plans, financial budgets, and activity reports.

Serves as the Department's liaison with the Auditor General and OPPAGA. Coordinates the agency's interaction with and responses to these auditors external to the agency.  Conduct for communication with the Governor's Chief Inspector General and the Governor's Council on Integrity and Efficiency.

Provides investigation and audit advice to the Agency management and performs related work as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.