Basic Function
Under minimal supervision, performs senior-level ethics related work to ensure that Metro′s Board of Directors, management, employees, and suppliers have full knowledge of laws and policies to carry out their objectives and maintain compliance; promotes an ethical culture within the agency; provides professional advice, reports, and instruction/training; knows all the essential functions of the department; and provides support to help analyze and resolve conflicts that may inhibit achieving organizational goals.
Example Of Duties
- Performs complex work and plans major projects relating to ethics awareness programs, lobbyist regulation administration and enforcement, Ethics Code(s) of Conduct, and statutory obligations
- Answers questions about Metro policy and laws related to ethics
- 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
- Conducts preliminary intake of administrative investigations of potential breaches of conduct, interprets regulations, and makes specific recommendations for resolution
- Refers administrative investigation matters to the Office of the Inspector General and provides advice as necessary on code of conduct violations
- Provides training, and develops and oversees presentations given to outside vendors, consultants, and potential vendors at pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences on Metro′s 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
- Conducts hearings and writes final reconsideration and debarment opinions as requested
- 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 memoranda based on the law using legal principle and legal training 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 based on legal analysis
- Provides advice to Inspector General staff concerning ethics policy and rules
- Administers, revises, and analyzes Metro′s Conflict of Interest Code biennially for the form 700 filings
- Monitors, reviews, and manages annual financial disclosure statements filed by staff in compliance with Conflict of Interest laws, including Form 700s
- Provides 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
May be required to perform other related job duties
Requirements For Employment
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
Experience - Three years of relevant experience performing work in support of governmental ethics programs or ensuring compliance with various regulations or experience as an attorney performing legal services
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
- Microsoft Office Suite capability at the intermediate level in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Licensed Attorney in California in good standing and with active status preferred
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.
- Experience working in government ethics and compliance
- Experience working with boards, commissions and executive leadership
- Experience applying organizational conflicts of interest laws, ethics rules, lobbyist regulations, and campaign finance and contribution laws
- Experience providing advice, training and guidance on ethics and compliance rules
Knowledge:
- Ethical theories and practices
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations and policies governing conflict of interest, ethics, and lobby registration
- Metro policies and procedures
- California Political Reform Act of 1974, Public Records Act and Brown Act
- Legal research and analysis
- Presentation and training theories and techniques
- General office practices and procedures
- Applicable business software applications
Skills: - Performing senior-level work in support of Metro's ethics functions
- Analyzing situations and complex data, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
- Analyzing and understanding complicated laws to apply to varied factual situations
- Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making conclusions
- Taking action on various problems and issues, and giving advice or implementing policy to prevent the recurrence of unethical behavior
- Communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely orally and in writing, including public speaking
- Interacting professionally with various levels of Agency employees, governmental representatives and the general public
Abilities:
- Communicate with a wide range of individuals during conflict and achieve positive outcome
- Maintain diplomacy and tact when interacting with others
- Handle highly confidential information
- Organize and manage several projects simultaneously to meet strict deadlines
- Perform a high volume of work with a high degree of accuracy
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Understand, interpret, apply, and write sound memoranda using the Issue, Rule, Application, and Conclusion (IRAC) method on laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets
- Prepare and conduct training and presentations
- Lead junior and administrative staff members providing work direction and guidance
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. TW
*Open to the public and all Metro employeesThis job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
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