Inspector General, Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County is seeking a highly credentialed and principled leader who wants a challenging career and an opportunity to work in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a senior executive-level position responsible for leading the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Palm Beach County, Florida. Palm Beach County’s Inspector General Ordinance specifies that: "The organization and administration of the office of inspector general shall be independent to assure that no interference or influence external to the office of inspector general adversely affects the independence and objectivity of the inspector general." The OIG is unique in that it is responsible to the citizens of Palm Beach County. The Inspector General carries out his/her responsibilities to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness of government and more specifically to detect, deter, prevent and eradicate fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and other abuses. The position includes administrative, supervisory, planning, promoting and ensuring the work is in compliance with the Inspector General Ordinance.

The person holding this position is responsible for staffing, directing, managing and overseeing all resources of the OIG and prioritizing and managing all reviews, inspection, audits, investigations and contract oversight activities of the OIG. Its jurisdiction extends to all elected and appointed Palm Beach County and municipal officials and employees, Palm Beach County and municipal agencies and instrumentalities, contractors, their subcontractors and lower tier subcontractors, and other parties doing business with Palm Beach County or a municipality and/or receiving Palm Beach County or municipal funds. Every six months, the Inspector General meets with the Inspector General (IG) Committee to review the previous six months’ activities along with plans and objectives for the upcoming six months. The selected individual will interact with members of the public, elected officials, civic organizations, officers of the court, law enforcement officials, and directors of various government entities in his or her official capacity.

POSITION DUTIES

• Creates and maintains the highest standards of integrity, honesty, efficiency and accountability and provides the entities under its jurisdiction with independent oversight of government operations.
• Selects and develops a team of professionals to perform OIG functions.
• Plans, directs and establishes administrative policy to effectively guide the Office in carrying out its mission and meeting its objectives.
• Conducts investigations, responds to complaints and refers cases for criminal prosecution and other dispositions to appropriate agencies.
• Directs activities of staff involved in audits, reviews, inspections, investigations, and contract oversight of programs, contracts, or transactions that are funded in whole or part by Palm Beach County and any entity subject to OIG jurisdiction.
• Works closely with other law enforcement agencies to coordinate respective investigative efforts.
• Directs and supervises reviews, inspections and audits intended to determine whether activities and programs being implemented as authorized are being conducted in the manner intended; are operated in compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures; and are conducted in an efficient and effective manner.
• Prepares and maintains budget documents.
• Issues reports to the IG Committee, affected government entities, and the public on matters relative to the impact of the Office's activities and findings.

The focus of this position is on maintaining a strong external profile for the Office, demonstrating the utmost integrity. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication ability; thorough understanding and experience with the principles, practices, methods and procedures of audits, reviews, inspections, investigations, and contract oversight of programs; considerable knowledge of laws, rules and regulations applicable to governmental fiscal and accounting records and procedures, as well as knowledge of established precedents and sources of legal reference; and a proven track record in executive administration and leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications for this position include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years of experience in any one (1) or a combination of the following fields:

• As a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer/official, OR
• As a federal or state court judge, OR
• As a federal, state, or local government attorney with expertise in investigating fraud, mismanagement and corruption, OR
• As an Inspector General, certified public accountant or internal auditor, OR
• As a person with progressive supervisory and management experience in an investigative public agency similar to an Inspector General's Office.

Candidates may NOT have been employed by Palm Beach County or any governmental entity subject to the authority of the Office of Inspector General during the two-year period immediately prior to selection, unless such employment has been with the Office of Inspector General, Palm Beach County, Florida.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

OIG-related skills and/or holding one or more of the following professional certifications at time of selection: Certified Inspector General (CIG), Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

SELECTION PROCESS

The Inspector General Selection Committee, comprised of the Commission on Ethics, the State Attorney/designee, and the Public Defender/designee, will be solely responsible for selecting the Inspector General. The selection process will take place in a series of public forums. Application material review, background investigations, and personal/professional references will be conducted. Following formal interview by the Selection Committee, the selected candidate will be identified to the County Attorney, who, along with Palm Beach County Human Resources, will assist the Committee to negotiate the terms of an employment contract between the Inspector General and the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Said contract shall not be effective until approval by a majority of the BCC present at a regularly scheduled BCC meeting.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please send the following to IGrecruitment@pbc.gov by January 30, 2026 at 5:00pm EST:

• A cover letter
• Your résumé
• Your minimum salary requirement

Application materials are subject to State of Florida Public Records, Chapter 119 laws/exemptions.

Applicants must clearly describe in their application materials their relevant experience/credentials with any/all job minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications indicated above. It is recommended that applicants emphasize: Level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments/results achieved with regard to major investigative functions.

BENEFITS

This position is provided with an excellent benefits package, including a salary competitive for the South Florida marketplace, travel reimbursement for interviews, relocation reimbursement assistance per Palm Beach County Policy CW-F-012, medical, dental and life insurance, as well as vacation and sick leave, and participation in the Florida Retirement System.

Visit the OIG website: https://pbc.gov/oig for details on the Office of Inspector General

Palm Beach County, Florida

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