Basic Function

Conducts complex investigations to detect and deter instances of fraud, waste, inefficiency, unsafe conditions, illegal activity, and abuse regarding Metro resources, and to keep the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer fully informed about issues affecting Metro programs and recommend opportunities for improvement.

Example Of Duties

• Plans, organizes, and conducts complex investigations involving fraud, white collar crimes, waste, and abuse of Metro resources and employee misconduct

• Performs investigations of violations of Metro policies, federal, state, or local laws and regulations, covering fraudulent activities by Metro employees, contractors, officers, or vendors

• Works with appropriate prosecuting and law enforcement agencies, including United States Attorney General, State Attorney General, District Attorney, or City Attorney

• Serves as project leader or oversees team members when conducting complex investigations

• Recommends corrective action to resolve problems, abuses, and deficiencies discovered

• Presents investigative findings both orally and in writing for determination of the prospective merits of the case

• Testifies before grand juries, courts, or administrative hearings on results of completed investigations

• Proposes investigations to perform proactively

• Completes investigations promptly and thoroughly within reasonable deadlines

• Oversees, trains, and motivates any assigned staff

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
  

  
  May be required to perform other related job duties

Requirements For Employment

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Law, Business, Public Administration, or a related field; Master′s Degree in Criminal Justice, Law, Business or Public Administration, Accounting, or Juris Doctorate preferred

Experience

• Three years of relevant experience conducting investigations or working as a practicing attorney; three years of experience conducting complex investigations, reviews, or audits in an Inspector General, government, or transportation environment preferred

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Valid California Class C Driver License

• Experience conducting interviews, surveillance, and observations out in the field for investigations
• Experience utilizing computers and computer software such as Microsoft Excel for research and analyzing data

Knowledge:

• Theories, principles, and practices of criminal rules of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure procedures, court procedures to be followed in criminal matters, formal hearings, and administrative actions

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing criminal investigations involving agency employees, officers, vendors, or contractors

• Specialized investigative and due diligence techniques

• Interrogation methods

• Computer forensic investigation techniques

• Public transportation industry or construction industry

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Applicable computer software applications

Skills:

• Conducting complex criminal or administrative investigations

• Leading investigations

• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions

• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making conclusions

• Collaborating and communicating tactfully and effectively with others

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Abilities:

• Compile and analyze complex data

• Prepare comprehensive and objective reports and correspondence

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements

• Effectively organize projects and tasks

• Follow instructions

• Work under minimal supervision

• Write comprehensive, organized, professional reports

• Oversee, train, and motivate any assigned staff

• Travel to offsite locations

• Read, write, speak, and understand English

• Read, write, and speak Spanish fluently is desirable

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.