Assistant Ethics Officer

The Assistant Ethics Officer is critical in the ethics office's strategic direction and daily operations. This position is an Assistant Department Head and District Officer position that manages staff and assists in the administration of the Ethics Department. The position is responsible for managing and overseeing the effective implementation of Metropolitan's ethics program consistent with the vision and direction set forth by the Ethics Officer.

Working closely with and at the direction of the Ethics Officer, the Assistant Ethics Officer provides high-level support in developing and executing strategic initiatives, business planning, and executive-level administration. This role is key in advancing the Ethics Officer's operational and strategic initiatives and the Ethics Office functions, including policy development, advisory services, compliance oversight, education, investigations and reviews, by promoting a culture of integrity, transparency, and accountability across the organization. In addition to supporting operational and strategic oversight, the Assistant Ethics Officer is instrumental in driving operational performance, overseeing analytics, preparing board reports, and ensuring the ethics program remains responsive to evolving organizational needs and public expectations.

Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday.

Hybrid: Metropolitan's current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and 8 years of progressively responsible directly related professional experience in ethics, government policy or other relevant experience; of which 4 years must have been in a project management or supervisory/management level, or an Advanced degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and 6 years of progressively responsible directly related professional experience in ethics, government policy or other relevant experience; of which 4 years must have been in a project management or supervisory/management level.

Relevant experience is defined as: performing work in support of ethics programs in an ethics or compliance department.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing, and registrations:

Certificates

Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) designation from The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics within 24 months of initial placement into the position. Failure to obtain the required certification within the 24-month grace period will result in disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the position and/or termination.

Licenses

• Valid California Class C Driver License that allows you to drive in the course of your employment (required at time of application)

Registrations

• None

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Public sector experience.
• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university.

CLOSING

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• On-site fitness center
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full /Part Time Employees (Unrepresented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your paid work experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).