This is field work investigating the activities of active and retired City employees, city agencies and private contractors doing business with the City in order to gather data concerning compliance with ordinances, regulations, and established specifications and standards. Employees in this class may perform their work as members of an investigative team. Work is performed under the direction of a technical superior. Employees in this class may work irregular hours and week-ends. Employees may also be required to utilize their personal vehicle in connection with their work.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

1. The employees must investigate employees, agencies and contractors to determine compliance with ordinances, regulations and specifications.
2. Positions must perform work in the City Controller's Office.

• Investigates complaints and alleged irregularities concerning compliance with City ordinances, regulations and established specifications and standards; reviews a variety of personnel and financial records to obtain information such as employee's physical description, residence, motor vehicle registration, and business associates; may use computer terminal or personal computer to enter or retrieve data.
• Observes and records employee's activities during work day; may use personal vehicle to travel to investigation sites; determines and verifies residence of employees; examines time-sheets, payroll records and expenditure vouchers; interviews employees of the City and other governmental agencies, contractors, school officials and neighbors; inspects construction sites for compliance to contract specifications.
• Prepares a written report stating investigator's observations and findings.
• Testifies at hearings as to their observations and findings.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• field investigation methods and techniques.
• the methods and techniques of dealing with the general public in investigational situations.
• the format and use of a variety of financial, contractual and other records.

• learn the provisions of statutes, ordinances, codes, regulations and policies as they apply to the assigned phases of investigation work.
• prepare and summarize investigation reports.
• learn to enter and retrieve data from the computer terminal and personal computer.
• utilize a personal computer and network terminal.
• obtain information through use of a personal computer and network terminal.
• obtain information through interviews and observations.
• use tact, diplomacy and judgment in dealing with the general public.
• present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, governmental officials and the public.

EDUCATION:

• Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth school grade.

• Two years of experience performing field investigations and inspections by inquiry, observation and examination.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Financial Control Investigator.

PAY RANGE: 11
Class Established: 11/1953
Spec. Revision: 6/1984

Latest Spec. Revision: /1991

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