You will be required to submit a cover letter, resume, academic transcripts, and an essay response to a work related problem/scenario and life experience essay.
If you answer “yes” to any of the questions below, attach a signed detailed explanation.
Identify a City of Chicago program or service that you think OIG should audit. In less than 500 words, describe: (1) why this service is important, (2) the aspect of the service you would evaluate (e.g., quality, equity, speed), (3) and how you would gather evidence about program performance. You can find examples of OIG audits here.
Thank you for your interest in the City of Chicago, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and your application for the stated position. OIG strives to create the kind of workplace where a socially diverse mix of people can thrive professionally. We pride ourselves in meeting our legal charge to promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in government. Through the hard work of our independent, authentic, passionate and innovative employees, OIG aims to serve every community with equity, respect, and dignity.
Taking the above into consideration, please submit a short essay (500 words or less) describing a specific life experience(s) or circumstance(s) in which you encountered adversity, resistance, obstacles, or failure. Describe how you overcame and/or handled the situation(s), with further consideration of what you learned that you believe gives you insights into the lived experience of residents and/or operations of institutions in a city like Chicago.
Candidate certification: I certify that I produced the attached written materials without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) software such as Chat-GPT, GPT-4, Grammarly, etc. I understand that I may be disqualified from further consideration if I submit written materials that were generated with AI software.
