Associate Director Special Investigations

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Associate Director – Special Investigations
Duties: Supervises highly confidential and sensitive investigations into allegations of violations of the Department’s policies, as well as other corruption, misconduct, and/or improper activity by Department of Education (DOE) employees. May manage sensitive investigations of other matters specifically referred by the Chancellor and the General Counsel or by the Office of the Special Commissioner of Investigations. Creates and analyzes detailed reports that evaluate office performance and make recommendations to increase productivity and ensure compliance with all policies, regulations and standards. Assists in the day-to-day supervision of the Legal Unit and assists attorneys and investigators with the analysis and interpretation of rules, regulations, state laws and federal laws. Coordinates highly confidential and sensitive investigations undertaken by the Office of Special Investigations’ (OSI) organizational units and works closely with outside governmental and regulatory agencies on matters under investigation. Collaborates and cooperates with law enforcement authorities at all levels of government on exchange of information and evidence, case referrals, or other dispositions. Coordinates with central headquarters to provide requested analysis to support educational policy. Analyzes and communicates with central headquarters to ensure compliance with the Chancellor’s Regulation that governs the process of selection and appointment of principals and assistant principals. Prepares and analyses comprehensive reports using established matrices measuring the productivity of the office-at-large and by title, including attorneys, administrative staff, and confidential investigators. Uses these reports to make recommendations to the Director and the Deputy Directors to improve effectiveness and efficiency. With expansive latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision, oversees and provides day-to-day direction to OSI staff members charged with conducting these investigations that might lead to administrative, disciplinary, or criminal action against DOE personnel and contract vendors. Plans and supervises in the overall strategy and direction of special investigations, including complex financial audits and highly technical time theft evaluations undertaken by OSI. Assists in the decision-making process of whether to conduct investigations arising from complaints, inquiries, or referrals. Makes determinations and recommendations for the necessity of investigation, the scope and depth of investigation, and the strategies to be followed. This entails: providing staff members with investigative guidance; making investigative strategy recommendations and disciplinary action, as appropriate; evaluating results of individual investigations; determining actions to be taken, such as disciplinary action, legal action, or referral to law enforcement authorities; reviewing investigative reports before signature by the Director; and attending Technical Assistance Conferences (TAC) and other proceedings to determine appropriate disciplinary actions, as needed. Conducts organizational research to determine the organizational structure necessary for the Office to best fulfill its functions and responsibilities, the allocation of resources to functions and organizational components within allocations as provided, the review of staff performance, and the implementation of changes to increase operational effectiveness. Facilitates OSI’s role as liaison to the Ethics Officer to ensure coordination with DOE’s ethics policy related to conflict of interest issues, as appropriate. Assists in coordinating the activities of OSI staff in its investigations of conflict of interest issues and cases. Analyzes best practice standards for investigations and affect Office policy to ensure compliance with industry standards and directs the Assistant Director for Training and Education to develop appropriate continuing education plans for OSI confidential investigators. Conducts A-420, A-421 mandates compliance and Chancellor’s Regulations trainings for principals, administrators, and school staff, as needed. Conducts trainings for the OSI staff as to the state of the law as it pertains to the Office’s investigative responsibilities, as needed. Coordinates responses to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests. Works in conjunction with the Deputy Director – Legal to provide high-level support for all activities of the Special Investigation Unit Attorneys, including reviews of investigative reports, both substantiated and unsubstantiated, to ensure that all allegations have been addressed, all necessary witnesses have been interviewed, and that the investigation was thoroughly conducted. Works in conjunction with the Deputy Director – Legal to assign cases to Special Investigation Unit Attorneys to draft investigatory reports. Assists Deputy Director – Legal in reviewing investigatory reports for Technical Assistance Conferences (TACs). Provides oversight for cases referred to other DOE offices as needed.

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