The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) – one of the nation’s largest wastewater and stormwater management agencies—is seeking an experienced, independent, and highly ethical leader to serve as its inaugural Inspector General. Cook County’s Office of the Inspector General provided inspector general services for MWRD from 2019 to 2025 pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement. MWRD currently has an Interim Inspector General.

The Inspector General will establish and lead the newly created Office of Inspector General (OIG), strengthening accountability, transparency, and public trust for an organization serving the City of Chicago and more than 120 surrounding communities.

Appointed by MWRD’s Board of Commissioners, the Inspector General serves a fixed term and reports directly to the Board (or its designated oversight committee) to maintain independence from day-to-day management.

The Inspector General prevents, detects, and investigates fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, and other misconduct; evaluates internal controls and operations; and recommends corrective actions to improve performance. The Inspector General advances the public interest and supports an organizational culture of professionalism, compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Office of Inspector General, including staffing, policies, and investigative protocols
• Direct complex, confidential investigations involving allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct
• Issue subpoenas and document requests; oversee evidence collection and investigative reporting
• Prepare and present investigative findings and recommendations to District leadership and the Board
• Manage the OIG budget and supervise professional staff
• Represent the OIG in public, administrative, and legal settings as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state.
• Ten (10) years of federal, state, or local government experience as an attorney or judge.
• At least five (5) years of experience conducting or adjudicating complex investigations involving allegations such as fraud, theft, deception, or conspiracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Inspector General (AIG) designation
• Illinois bar admission
• Admission to practice law before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Location

The OIG will be located at MWRD’s Main Office Building, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

Compensation

The Inspector General’s salary is $183,905.28, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and transportation benefits. Domicile/residency within District boundaries is required. Relocation assistance is available.

How to Apply

Interested individuals should submit a resume, cover letter to the attention of Charlene Stevens, MGT Vice President, or Maureen Barry, MGT Senior Consultant, at www.GovHRjobs.com by May 1, 2026. Final candidates should expect a background check and conflict-of-interest disclosure; confidential inquiries can be made to the listed individuals at 847-380-3240 ext 116.

The MWRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.