ETHICS ADMINISTRATOR

ETHICS ADMINISTRATOR Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4694502) Apply  ETHICS ADMINISTRATOR Salary $7,180.00 - $14,078.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number ETH-ETHADM-101524 Department Ethics Administration Opening Date 10/15/2024 Closing Date 10/25/2024 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Supplemental Information At the Louisiana Board of Ethics, we strive to be the premier source and authority for information and direction on the application of the statutory provisions of the Code of Governmental Ethics, Campaign Finance Disclosure Act, and the Lobbyist Disclosure Act, creating an environment where elected officials, public employees, candidates and lobbyists of our great state may operate in a manner to instill public confidence. Our mission is to administer and enforce Louisiana’s conflicts of interest legislation, campaign finance registration, and reporting requirements, and lobbyist registration and disclosure laws to achieve compliance by governmental officials, public employees, candidates, and lobbyists and to provide public access to disclosed information. ABOUT THIS POSITION: The incumbent of this position reports directly to the Louisiana Board of Ethics, where they will serve as the Ethics Administrator and General Counsel for the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program. The Ethics Administrator directs, controls, and evaluates the administrative and legal activities of the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program. PLEASE NOTE: UnderRevised Statute 42:1113 (https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=99217) – The Ethics Administrator, their immediate family members and their legal entities in which they own more than 5% are prohibited from entering into contracts with state government. There are exceptions for certain contracts, but for which disclosure may be required. Also, the Ethics Administrator nor their spouse cannot enter into a contract with state government within one year of the termination of their employment as Ethics Administrator. UnderRevised Statute 42:1124.2 (https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=473277) – The Ethics Administrator is required to file annual Tier 2 personal financial disclosure reports. Under Revised Statute 42:1134 (https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=99239) – The Ethics Administrator shall not be employed by or enter into a contract/subcontract with any state agency or political subdivision. The Ethics Administrator shall not engage in any outside business activity requiring active participation as determined by the Board of Ethics, which includes, but is not limited to, the practice of any profession for compensation other than in performing his public duties and responsibilities as Ethics Administrator. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates with at least two years of qualifying experience at the supervisor level or above. Preference may be given to candidates with extensive working knowledge of the Code of Governmental Ethics, the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act, and the Lobbyist Disclosure Act. Experience with administrative hearings, trial practice, or working for a court. Candidates who can prepare complex briefs and other pleadings and present oral arguments while representing the Ethics Administration Program in the most complex and important litigation before trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals. The selected candidate must have a license to practice law in Louisiana and be a resident of Louisiana. The selected candidate may be subject to a fingerprint criminal background check, a drug test, your driver's license record, and reviews of any Louisiana Board of Ethics and LSBA disciplinary counsel matters. Interested applicants are invited to submit their completed application and the following requested supporting documentation: A sample of your own legal writing. A letter detailing your experience. Your college transcripts (please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application). The position may be filled by probational appointment, detail-to-special duty, and/or promotion. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of our hiring decision. NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY: The pay range for this position ranges from $86,154.00 – $168,938.00 annually. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) for individuals with disabilities. For further information about this vacancy contact: Mrs. Samantha Harris Human Resources P.O. Box 94111 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 [email protected] Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a license to practice law in the state of Louisiana, plus six years of experience as a practicing attorney. Job Concepts JOB FUNCTIONS: To serve as the chief legal counsel and direct all activities of the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program. Examples of Work EXAMPLES OF WORK: Serves as the Administrator and General Counsel for the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program. Directs, controls, and evaluates the administrative and legal activities of the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program. Conducts administrative public hearings and private investigations including hearing preparation, issuance of subpoenas, and settlement negotiations. Drafts rules and monitors proposed legislation and appears before legislative committees in connection with proposed changes in the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics, the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act, and the Lobbyist Disclosure Act. Represents the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program in litigation before trial and appellate courts and administrative tribunals. Presents staff reports for requests for advisory opinions, fact-findings, and investigations. Prepares complex briefs and other pleadings in connection with litigation involving the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program. Renders advice concerning interpretation of the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics, the Campaign Disclosure Act, and the Lobbyist Disclosure Act. Meets with the Governor, government officials, professionals, media representatives, and others on matters pertaining to the operations of the Louisiana Ethics Administration Program. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. * Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Do you possess a current, valid license to practice law in Louisiana? Yes No 02 If you answered yes to the question above, please list your Bar Roll Number and the original issuance date of your license (mm/yy). If you answered no to the question above, please type "N/A". NOTE: Failure to list the requested information may result in your application being considered incomplete. Required Question Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email