FPC AUDIT MANAGER

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants. 

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

                                                                                                                                       

The Fire and Police Commission (FPC) Audit Manager oversees the FPC Audit Division, ensuring that high-risk areas of the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) and Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) are audited in order to decrease risk and to improve operations.  

The Audit Manager is also responsible for the audits as they relate to the ACLU Settlement agreement.

Auditing and Case Management

• Oversee and direct FPC Auditors to conduct audits in a fair, timely, and appropriate manner.
• Use MPD audit data, dashboard camera and body camera footage to review traffic stops, field interviews, no-action encounters, frisks and searches.
• Manage compliance with the Collins, et. al Settlement Agreement audits.
• Ensure the data and findings from FPC audits are incorporated into the MPD’s AIM System, a database software program used to identify MPD member performance for the purpose of evaluation.
• Aid in handling complex audit issues and facilitate communication with FPC management, City leaders and Fire and Police Departmental management.
• Develop a strategic audit plan for the current and upcoming years.

Supervision

• Direct the FPC Audit Division’s daily activities by assigning and monitoring work, providing ongoing training, assessing performance, and making hiring recommendations.
• Oversee audits of all complaint investigations conducted by the MPD, the MFP or the FPC.
• Oversee audits of traffic stops, field interviews, no-action encounters, frisks, and searches, including audits of video sources.
• Ensure that FPC Auditors analyze audits to identify and/or assess problematic officer behavior.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

• Please be advised that new employees are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy here: 
• Must meet continuing professional education (CPE) requirements of auditing standards.

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Four years of progressively responsible professional auditing experience gained in an internal auditor or external auditor position, performing financial, compliance, operational, and/or performance auditing, including two years in a management or supervisory capacity.
3. Must be able to pass a criminal justice information service (FBI) background investigation and clearance check.
4. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.  

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Public sector auditing experience.
• Certification as a Certified Law Enforcement Auditor (CLEA) or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Auditing

• Knowledge of municipal government policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and generally accepted governmental auditing standards.
• Ability to evaluate internal controls, risk management programs, compliance with laws and the Collins, et. al Settlement Agreement, public safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to make recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to develop well-written, well documented audit reports.
• Ability to learn and apply auditing procedures, policies, and the laws that govern and prescribe the authority of law enforcement officers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical, financial, and legal documents.
• Ability to use standard computer software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet, enterprise software and databases.
• Skill in performing strategic planning.
• Skill in project management.
• Skill in risk assessments.

Leadership/ Supervision

• Customer focus and a dedication to exceptional service delivery.
• Ability to assign duties, set performance standards, provide guidance and training, monitor work in progress, evaluate performance and make hiring recommendations.
• Ability to foster an environment of inclusion and respect for all.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative and team-oriented environment. 

Communication and Interpersonal

• Skill in verbal and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly convey information one-on-one and before groups in a public setting.
• Written communication skills, including the ability to write complex reports that may be viewed by the public and/or subject to open records.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with team members, departmental representatives and City Officials.
• Ability to work cooperatively with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Professionalism and Decision Making

• Skill in decision-making.
• Ability to exercise exemplary judgment.
• Ability to employ innovative approaches to meeting and resolving assignments and critical issues.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and to withstand possible attempts to influence audit proceedings.
• Ability to represent the department with the utmost professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Ability to comply with all applicable legal requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and information security.

The current salary range (1 IX) is $76,988- $107,782 and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $79,297- $111,016.  Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Fire and Police Commission reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The examination will be held as soon as practical after deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting, www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.         

• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.         
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.         
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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