SR ETHICS OFFICER
- Performs complex work, plans and directs major projects relating to ethics awareness programs, lobbyist regulation enforcement, Ethics Code(s) of Conduct and statutory obligations
- Manages the training of Metro staff on Ethics Policy, Code(s) of Conduct and statutory obligations
- Reports monthly on department finances and budget process, reconciles purchases to ensure supplies and travel expenditures are made in compliance with Purchase card rules and within budget limits
- Develops new ethics programs and improves upon existing programs
- Oversees the ethics staff in the development and maintenance of the computer assisted ethics training and lobbyist registration programs
- Develops and oversees the ethics training for Bus and Rail Operators
- Conducts advanced-level administrative investigations of potential breaches of conduct, interprets regulations and makes specific recommendations for resolution
- Provides training, develops and oversees presentations given to outside vendors, consultants and potential vendors at pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences on Metro lobby registration regulations
- Prepares reports, opinions, and other correspondence related to ethics policies and lobby registration regulations in a thorough, insightful and organized fashion to the Chief Ethics Officer
- Conducts legal research and analyzes difficult and complex issues regarding ethics laws; recommends practical courses of action to comply with laws Drafts reconsideration and debarment opinions
- Advises Metro’s Board of Directors, Executive Staff and staff regarding issues on the application of the ethics policy, Political Reform Act, and Lobby Registration Regulations and conflict of interest
- Makes recommendations to Chief Ethics Officer and prepares responsive memos to address inquiries from the Board of Directors, executive staff, elected officials and staff relating to voting conflicts
- Prepares Conflict of Interest and contribution reports for Board and committee meetings
- Works with Inspector General staff in investigating and resolving violations of the ethics policy
- Monitors and reviews annual financial disclosure statements filed by staff in compliance with Conflict of Interest laws
- Acts as a lead in providing work direction and guidance to professional, administrative, and clerical staff when assigned
- Acts as Safety Captain and/or floor Emergency Response Team member
- Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing conflict of interest, ethics, and lobby registration
- Metro policies and procedures
- Public Records Act and Brown Act
- California Political Reform Act of 1974
- Investigative techniques dealing with waste, fraud and abuse
- Ethical theories and practices
- Superior writing techniques
- General office practices and procedures
- Business computer software applications including Windows, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Public speaking skills