SR ETHICS OFFICER - qcp req

About Metro

Job Summary
Under minimal supervision, performs senior-level ethics related compliance work to ensure that Metro′s Board of Directors, management, employees, and suppliers have full knowledge of laws and policies to support their objectives and maintain compliance; promote an ethical culture within the agency; provide professional advice, reports, and instruction; and provide support to help analyze and resolve conflicts that may inhibit achieving organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes
Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Planning, Political Science, Public Policy, English, Accounting, or a related field; Master′s Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field and Juris Doctor degree preferred

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not< intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.<br><br>
The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience developing and implementing executive and crisis communications and strategies.

Experience

• Three of more years of experience performing work in support of governmental ethics programs or compliance with various regulatory laws with increased responsibility over time (Questionnaire has "2 years of experience" and has "including two or more years of Metro experience working with the agency organization, board members and committees in regard to law and policy")

Certification/Licenses

• Licensed Attorney preferred (Questionnaire has "Microsoft Office Specialist in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Adobe Certified Associate preferred") Note The above minimum qualifications reflect best practices. The blue highlights indicate a difference between the draft job spec, the original job spec and/or the questionnaire.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  Example of Duties

• Performs complex work, and plans and directs major projects relating to ethics awareness programs, lobbyist regulation enforcement, Ethics Code(s) of Conduct and statutory obligations

• Answers questions about Metro policy and laws

• 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

• Analyzes complicated facts and laws to resolve road blocks

• 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 and resolve conflicts of interest

• Drafts reconsideration and debarment opinions

• Advises and organizes training for Metro′s Board of Directors, committee members, executive team 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 team, 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

• Revises and analyzes Metro′s Conflict of Interest Code biennially

• Monitors, reviews and manages annual financial disclosure statements filed by staff in compliance with Conflict of Interest laws, including Form 700s

• 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties