USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Principal Deputy Director Departmental Ethics Office
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $226K/yrThe Department of the Interior is seeking a Principal Deputy Director for its Departmental Ethics Office. This role involves overseeing the ethics program, providing legal advice on ethics laws, and managing a team responsible for financial disclosure and ethics compliance.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent serves as the Alternate Designated Agency Ethics Official (ADAEO) for the Department, with all responsibilities as are established by regulation for the position, including serving as the primary deputy to the Designated Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) in the administration of the Department's ethics program
Serves as a Department expert in the analysis and interpretation of ethics laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Hatch Act, Procurement Integrity Amendments, the Ethics Reform Act of 1989, and the Department's supplemental ethics regulations and statutory restrictions
Directs the analysis of ethics issues and standards of conduct for use in developing and revising Department ethics policies, financial disclosure procedures, and training programs
Provides advice and guidance concerning interpretations of the Hatch Act, financial disclosure reporting requirements for investment and financial instruments, and the public disclosure policies to the DAEO
Consult and collaborate with the DAEO, the Solicitor as appropriate, and other designated officials to develop and provide legal advice and recommendations regarding the application of the Hatch Act to the Secretary of the Interior
Manage a staff that is responsible for reviewing financial disclosure reports filed by Department employees and ensure reviews are completed correctly and in a timely manner. Monitor the activities of the staff to ensure that they deliver training, provide timely and correct ethics advice, and ensure financial disclosure reports are filed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
Oversee the development, implementation, and management of the Department-wide system for compliance with the financial disclosure reporting requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as well as identifying and making changes to that system when necessary
Manage a staff that is responsible for providing the most senior leaders of the Department with advice and counsel on ethics questions, including legal determinations as to whether the official may perform duties and responsibilities that are necessary for carrying out the Department's mission
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be current members in good standing of a bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or commonwealth of the United States
Expert knowledge of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, the Hatch Act, and other applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and administrative and judicial decisions pertaining to procurement integrity, fraud, financial disclosure, criminal conflict of interest, conduct, and government ethics, and ability to interpret and apply legal authorities, precedents, and administrative guidance
Demonstrated ability to integrate an ethics program and staff into organization operations, including planning and implementing a comprehensive ethics training program, assuring timely and accurate advice and counsel, and managing effective systems for financial disclosure reports and results
Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people
Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades
Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture
Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors
U.S. Citizenship
Subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
Public Financial Disclosure (OGE-278 filing within 30 days is required)
This position requires pre and post-employment drug screening
Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements
Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1-year probationary period
Individuals selected for an SES position are subject to reassignment
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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