What are the responsibilities and job description for the Whistleblower Investigator position at County of Santa Clara?
Under general supervision of the Chief Operating Officer in the Office of the County Executive, conducts independent investigations of assigned whistleblower complaints.
The Office of the County Executive is seeking motivated individuals who possess the highest level of integrity and honesty and who will work in collaboration and coordination with the Office of the County Counsel. The position is responsible for conducting independent investigations of personnel-related complaints. The individual will develop and document Whistleblower Program protocols and prepare reports for the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, the position will provide information and best practices to the County Counsel, County Executive, and Board of Supervisors regarding the structure and functions of the Whistleblower Program, including policies and procedures.
Training and Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are acquired through the possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field;
Three (3) years of experience performing whistleblower and/or employee investigations or similar work.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
The Office of the County Executive is seeking motivated individuals who possess the highest level of integrity and honesty and who will work in collaboration and coordination with the Office of the County Counsel. The position is responsible for conducting independent investigations of personnel-related complaints. The individual will develop and document Whistleblower Program protocols and prepare reports for the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, the position will provide information and best practices to the County Counsel, County Executive, and Board of Supervisors regarding the structure and functions of the Whistleblower Program, including policies and procedures.
- Assists in developing and documenting Whistleblower protocols;
- Adheres to the County's Whistleblower complaint process;
- Conducts inquiries into possible violations of laws, rules and regulations for all matters that fall within the Whistleblower Program's authorities and responsibilities;
- Develops and implements investigative plans for investigations and projects;
- Responds to complainants within prescribed timelines;
- Assists in identifying training needs, and with the development and provision of comprehensive and effective training programs for all levels of County employees;
- Assists in maintaining records relating to investigations;
- Gathers and analyzes information, documents and/or other evidence required;
- Makes recommendations to the County Executive, and other appropriate parties as needed, regarding actions that should be taken to address identified violations;
- Develops and presents written documents that include reports of investigation and memoranda to management;
- Develops and presents oral briefings for management and/or the Board of Supervisors regarding findings and the status of complex and/or sensitive investigations;
- May supervise professional and/or clerical staff involved in the whistleblower function;
- May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; and
- Performs other related duties as required.
Training and Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are acquired through the possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field;
AND
Three (3) years of experience performing whistleblower and/or employee investigations or similar work.
Knowledge of:
- Functions of public agencies;
- Interviewing techniques;
- Modern investigative techniques and practices;
- Personnel management principles and techniques, including selection, hiring, supervision, evaluation, discipline, training and staff development;
- Methods of identifying, preserving and presenting evidence;
- Federal and California laws and regulations relating to Whistleblower programs;
- Statistical methods and communication techniques utilized in the presentation of management information.
Ability to:
- Conduct needs analyses and surveys regarding whistleblower issues;
- Gather, analyze, correlate and evaluate observed facts and evidence;
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including effective public speaking;
- Interview victims, witnesses and/or complainants effectively to obtain and clarify information related to the assigned matters;
- Analyze new and revised statutes and proposed legislation regarding whistleblower programs and assist in implementing new policies and/or procedures as necessary;
- Analyze situations, appraise people, and adopt effective courses of action as necessary;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural workforce and community;
- Understand, interpret and apply provisions of Federal, State, and local legislation, rules and regulations pertinent to the administration of programs and policies;
- Reason logically and creatively and resolve complex and specialized managerial problems.
Investigator
Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations, Inc. -
Mountain View, CA
Principal Investigator
SETI Institute -
Mountain View, CA
Private Investigator
Delta Group -
San Jose, CA
