State Ethics Director

Date Posted: Apr 30, 2024

Requisition ID: 443045

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Office of the Inspector General (OIG):

The Indiana Inspector General is responsible for investigating and addressing fraud, waste, abuse, and wrongdoing in any agency within the executive branch of Indiana state government. This includes any authority, board, branch, commission, committee, department, division or other instrumentality of the executive branch of Indiana state government. The Inspector General does not have jurisdiction over the judicial or legislative branches of state government or over local or county government.

The State Ethics Commission has jurisdiction over: (1) a current or former state officer; (2) a current or former employee of a state agency; (3) a person who has a business relationship with a state agency; or (4) a current or former special state appointee. The State Ethics Commission has ultimate authority to interpret the Indiana Code of Ethics.

Role Overview:

Within the Office of Inspector General, the incumbent serves as the State Ethics Commission Director. The role of this position is to coordinate the activities of the State Ethics Commission and assist in the performance of advisory, education and outreach functions of the Office. Duties include coordinating ethics meetings and hearings, coordinating and drafting of advisory opinions, conducting legal research, coordinating education and outreach efforts for the office, among other duties.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $85,020.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

• Manage all Office of Inspector General trainings. Participate in the delivery of all Office of Inspector General training activities, including the statewide ELM-delivered Code of Ethics training administered to all state employees. Work in concert with assigned Ethics Officers at each state agency to ensure statewide completion of biennial ethics training. Responsible for education newsletters, trainings, presentations and conferences.

• Responsible for organizing all matters pertaining to the State Ethics Commission meetings and assisting in the collection efforts on behalf of the agency and the State Ethics Commission.

• Responsible for assisting in matters pertaining to Legislative affairs.

• Responsible for coordinating and issuing informal advisory opinions.

• Responsible for managing the Financial Disclosure Statements and other disclosures.

• Conduct legal research and draft advisory opinions, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.

• Assist with media relations.

• Perform other administrative duties and projects as assigned.

  The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

• Knowledge of and experience in legal proceedings and enabling statutes of the Office of Inspector General and State Ethics Commission. Must understand and observe the Indiana Administrative Orders and Procedures Act under IC 4-21.5.

• Admission to the Indiana State Bar and maintain an active attorney licensure in good standing .

• Thorough knowledge of state government organization and procedures, as well as state statutes, rules, and law governing areas of responsibility.

• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a professional and courteous matter using tact, diplomacy, and authority.

• Must be a self- starter.

• Must be able to meet deadlines and prioritize workflow. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Ability to solve problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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