INSPECTOR GENERAL (Non-Classified)

Job Description:

INSPECTOR GENERAL (Non-Classified)

Description

The Position

The Recruitment for Inspector General is being Conducted by Bob Murray & Associates .

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at:

www.bobmurrayassoc.com

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct, conduct, and oversee complex performance, financial, contract, and compliance audits of City operations and practices to ensure that appropriate safeguards of City resources are maintained.
• Directs and conducts the planning and organization of complex investigations that could involve fraud, waste, and violations of City policy or the law.
• Directs the establishment and effectiveness of policies, guidelines, requirements, and strategies for internal and contract audits, investigations, and special studies.
• Works in collaboration with the staff in preparing Internal Audit and Contract Audit Annual Work Plans.
• Direct and reviews the preparation of reports of audits, investigations, and special studies for the City.
• Directs the fraud prevention and fraud awareness programs such as the “whistle-blower protection” policy and ensures implementation and compliance.
• Reviews, evaluates, investigates citizen complaints.
• Oversight and monitoring of the operation of the City’s Whistleblower and Fraud reporting Hotline.
• Consults with members of the City’s Management, Senior Management, Executive Team, and other staff to coordinate activities, resolve discrepancies identified in audits or investigations; improve financial management and operational controls and procedures; to advise on any requirements and restrictions imposed by laws, rules, or procedures.
• Direct and review the supervision and training of the auditing and investigative staff.
• Obtains, analyzes, and appraises information to determine and provide conclusions of facts in detailed reports.
• Ensures well-defined objectives for each audit or investigation, encompassing factors such as internal control soundness, compliance with policies and procedures, asset safeguarding, and the reliability of financial and operational information.
• Prepares professional, detailed, sensitive, and complex reports of audit findings, presenting well-reasoned recommendations to the City Council, Mayor, City leadership, and other appropriate stakeholders.
• Meets with appropriate City staff to discuss audit results, provide insight, recommendations, and address other concerns as appropriate.
• Attends meetings with the public and City leadership as necessary.
• Testifies as an expert witness.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education :
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, law enforcement or closely related field.

Possession of a Master’s degree, Juris Doctor, or certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Inspector General (CIG), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is highly desirable.

Experience :
Eight (8) years of executive level or management level experience that includes legal, criminal, administrative, or investigative experience that demonstrates professional knowledge of practices, methods, and techniques to plan and conduct independent, complex audits or investigations.

Necessary Special Requirement:
Possession of an appropriate, valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Selection Process

If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at:

www.bobmurrayassoc.com
Filing Deadline: April 5, 2026

Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to personal interviews with Bob Murray & Associates. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists. References will be contacted only following candidate approval.

Finalist interviews will be held with the City of Riverside.

Candidates will be advised of the status of the recruitment following selection of the Inspector General.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Mike Ishii at: (916) 784-9080.

Executive

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 up to a maximum of $700,000 plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $200 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Administration Leave- 100 hours a fiscal year
• Vacation - Varies and may be reflected in individual contracts.
• Auto Allowance - $500 per month

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 4/5/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$160,896.00 - $217,212.00 Annually