Executive Director Public Ethics Commission
Executive Director Public Ethics Commission
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The Position
The City of Oakland is an equalopportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland Public Ethics Commission
The City of Oakland Public Ethics Commission (PEC) seeks a dynamic leader with experience enforcing or implementing government ethics campaign finance or transparency laws policies or programs to be its next Executive Director. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled communicator and strategist with exceptional judgment who brings a passion for public service and government integrity demonstrated experience leading diverse and highperforming teams and a proven ability to develop and implement innovative strategies to achieve organizational goals.
The PEC is an independent Commission within the City whose mission is to promote fairness openness honesty and integrity in City government and inclusive representative and accountable democracy in Oakland. The Commissions primary responsibilities include enforcing the Citys government ethics campaign finance lobbying and transparency laws; providing education and advice to encourage compliance with these laws; and administering the Citys campaign public financing programs. The PEC employs a comprehensive culturechange approach that blends effective prevention strong enforcement and collaborative leadership activities to create an ethical culture and build public trust in Oakland.
The Commission was established by the voters in the City Charter in 1996. The Commissions independence authority and staffing were strengthened by Charter amendments in November 2014 and again in November 2024. In November 2022 Oakland voters approved Measure W establishing the Democracy Dollars campaign public campaign financing program to be administered by the Commission.
We are looking for someone who is:- Knowledgeable and passionate about ethics campaign finance and transparency.You will lead a dedicated staff charged with educating and enforcing the citys laws relating to the ethical conduct of public servants candidates lobbyists and other PEC clients. You will also be responsible for launching and implementing the Commissions landmark Democracy Dollars campaign public financing program.
- Able to oversee enforcement activities. You will oversee the PECs Enforcement Unit which is responsible for investigating violations of Oaklands ethics laws including performing interviews conducting research and data analysis writing reports and developing charging recommendations.
- A visionary strategist with a track record for and implementation. You will be responsible for strategic planning to achieve organizational goals and objectives such as developing best practices policies legislation and innovations in campaign finance government ethics or transparency laws and systems.
- An inspiring manager and leader. In addition to implementing administrative principals and methods including program and policy development and implementation you will oversee and manage employee supervision for your growing staff.
- Analytical and detail oriented. You will oversee budget development and administration for the PEC Department.
- A talented communicator. You will reach out to a broad audience and diverse community groups to implement education outreach and engagement programs.
- An advocate for best practices reform. You will draft sample ordinances and policies and advocate for the Commissions budget and legislative priorities before the City Council and other city officials.
What you will typically be responsible for:- Providing direction to execute the mission of the Public Ethics Commission by ensuring state and local law requirements are met advising about and enforcing the laws within the PECs jurisdiction and overseeing or conducting investigations and audits.
- Developing policies programs and activities and enforcing the laws within the PECs jurisdiction.
- Advising PEC Commissioners regarding laws policies and procedures and reviewing and recommending legislative changes to the laws under the PECs jurisdiction.
- Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with Commissioners public officials City staff other departments and organizations media and the general public in the performance of assigned duties.
- Preparing budget reports and requests maintaining fiscal controls entering into contracts managing the PECs budget and advocating for the PECs fiscal priorities.
- Preparing or reviewing reports to the City Administrator City Council or other departments or commissions; working closely with Council and other public and private groups to coordinate plans or communicate about proposed projects.
- Supervising training developing and evaluating subordinate staff; inspiring and leading staff to achieve the PECs objectives.
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Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:- Your work will ensure fairness ethics and transparency in City government.
- You will lead a talented team of staff in partnership with an engaged and missionaligned governing board.
- You will assist City public servants and members of the community in promoting and meeting best practices in public ethics.
- Your work will positively impact segments of the community that are often overlooked in politics.
- You will oversee implementation of the citys landmark Fair Elections Act which will put Democracy Dollars vouchers directly into the hands of community voters during elections.
- Utilizing limited resources to address program needs including a significant enforcement caseload.
- Becoming an expert in and ensuring timely compliance with relevant laws and policies.
- Coordinating best practices with multiple City departments.
- Responding to multiple public records requests and other demands from the public.
- Managing communication and taking direction from a diverse Commission comprised of community members.
- Professional Integrity & Ethics:Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
- Legal & Regulatory Navigation:Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Thinking & Acting Systematically:Formulating objectives and priorities and implementing plans consistent with the longterm interests of the organization in a global environment
- Coaching & Developing Others:Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
- Writing:Communicating effectively in writing
- Oral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Interpersonal Savvy:Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
- Building & Maintaining Relationships:Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
- Using Technology:Working with electronic hardware and software applications
Minimum Requirements for Application
The following qualifications are guidelines as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classification.
Education:
A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration public policy political science law or a related field. Possession of a Juris Doctor or Masters degree is highly desirable.Experience:
Five years 5 of progressively responsible professional experience in public administration public policy complaint investigation litigation legal advisory support or related area including two years in a supervisory or management capacity. Experience with campaign finance lobbyist transparency or ethics laws and regulations is highly desirable.
Desirable Qualifications:- Possession of a Juris Doctor or Masters degree
- Experience with campaign finance lobbyist transparency or ethics laws and regulations
- Experience prosecuting legal violations in a criminal civil or administrative context.
- Background or experience with civil planning or administration
- Leadership or management certificates
Supplemental Information
- This is an atwill position exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules per Charter Section 902. All applications received will be forwarded to the Public Ethics Commission for further consideration.
Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Whats in it for you- Work/Life Balance: 37.5hour work weeks
- 15 paid holidays
- Vacation:2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
- Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5 @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2 @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8 of pretax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
- Health: The City of Oakland offers dental vision and a variety of HMO and PPO health plans.
- Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
- Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pretax plan and an aftertax ROTH 401(k)plan
- Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Life InsuranceTuition Reimbursement Employee Training and Development & Telecommuting
Please note: Salary is negotiable within the defined range depending on qualifications.
Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employeesare required tocomplete all Disaster Service Workerrelated training as assigned and to return to work as orderedin the event ofan emergency.
How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system.APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..
Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support atbetween 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours atfor information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitmentspecific questions please contact Erin Zadloat .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
