Puerto Rico Governor's Office Announces Search for Inspector General

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jan. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Governor's Office today announced that it has officially begun to accept candidates for the post of the Inspector General, and is looking for an experienced candidate to fill the job, with the purpose of ensuring that governmental institutions provide quality services to the general public.

In February 2017, the Office of the Inspector General of Puerto Rico was created by Governor Ricardo Rossello and the Legislative Assembly. "This new addition to our government will be tasked with preparing recommendations that promote economy and efficiency in public administration, and root out waste, fraud, and abuse so that Puerto Ricans can trust that their tax dollars are being spent wisely and effectively. We are looking for an experienced, qualified candidate who be a trusted partner in helping us achieve our goals," said Governor Ricardo Rossello.

The responsibilities of the Office of the Inspector General of Puerto Rico include:  (1) strengthening the government's prevention, inspection, investigation and audit mechanisms; (2) performing audits and providing advisory services to government entities in order to achieve optimal levels of economy, efficiency and effectiveness of administrative systems and the management of risks, controls and direction; (3) attaining, with the highest possible levels of security, accurate information; and (4) promoting the fulfillment of all applicable laws, regulations and norms. 

A good candidate will possess ample knowledge of audits, administration, public administration, and government management. They must be at least thirty (30) years old, and have a recognized professional capacity and moral probity. If the position is accepted, the candidate must be willing to move to San Juan, Puerto Rico if they do not already reside there. Fluency in Spanish required. 

Interested candidates should compile and submit the following, along with a resume:

Education and Licenses. Please provide a list of the degrees and licenses that you have obtained. 

Experience. Please provide a summary of your relevant experience for the position of Inspector General. This summary must include the entity for which you worked, the position held, the length of such employment and a description of work performed during the employment. 

Conflicts of Interest. In order to complete a preliminary evaluation of possible conflicts of interest, please provide a brief description of any potential conflicts of interest that you may have (even if such conflict may be remote) when occupying the position of Inspector General, including a description of any work that you, or any entity for which you have worked, may have completed for the Government of Puerto Rico or its instrumentalities. Please indicate if this work is ongoing, or if it has been completed, please indicate the date of completion for such work. 

References. Provide the names and contact information (telephone number, email, mailing address, etc.) of at least two relevant references for the responsibilities of the position you are applying for and a brief description of the work performed for said references. 

Additional Information. Provide any additional information that you believe will be useful in the evaluation of your application. 

SOURCE Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration