Compliance Officer (Regulatory Analyst 3)

Description

Compliance Officer

(Regulatory Analyst 3)

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• This position is eligible for part-time telework within Washington State, with some in-office work required. Currently, the in-office requirement is one day a week in the Olympia office, with potentially one-two additional days required for hearings and in-person meetings.

Interested in helping shine a light on money in politics so that the people of Washington state understand who and what is influencing their elected officials? Are you skilled at applying complex laws, rules, and procedures to real-world situations and then explaining in plain language?

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) was created by an initiative of the people to provide the public with timely and accurate information about the financing of political campaigns, lobbyist expenditures, and the financial affairs of public officials and candidates, and to ensure compliance with and equitable enforcement of Washington law.

What you will be doing:

As a Compliance Officer, you will directly support the PDC’s mission by conducting complex and politically sensitive investigations of alleged violations of political disclosure law. Your expert guidance will help answer inquiries from voters, candidates, elected officials, committee treasurers, lobbyists, and public agencies.

Who we are looking for:

We need someone who can work independently and master Washington’s campaign finance, and lobbyist reporting laws, rules, policies and procedures. The opportunity is ideal for someone with exceptional attention to detail, a curious mindset, a commitment to public service and a collaborative work style. 

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it or contact us with questions about the required qualifications and how your experience relates to them.

Duties

Your analytical skills will be put to work in conducting complicated investigations and writing detailed and clear reports of the investigations.

Here ’s just some of what you’ll enjoy doing in this role:

• Investigating complaints of violations of the state’s campaign finance and disclosure laws; acting as the lead in every stage of investigations, you will interact with respondents, complainants, and legal counsel.
• Analyzing and making recommendations on complaints that may be high-profile and require discretion.
• Researching, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing subpoenas for witnesses and documents.
• Writing detailed letters explaining the basis for administrative resolutions of cases.
• Preparing and presenting cases for hearing; writing notices of administrative charges and/or reports to the Commission.
• Writing post-hearing orders and correspondence.
• Working with the Commission’s Assistant Attorneys General, staff, and outside counsel on full evidentiary hearings, and any appeals or related litigations.
• Advising large campaigns about reporting requirements and monitoring compliance.
• Auditing filers and acting as the lead auditor on complex audits when more than one staff member is assigned to an audit, or as a member of an audit team.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with candidates, elected officials, and groups filing reports.
• Advising executive management on administrative rules or policies and agency guidance.
• Helping advance continuous improvement efforts to meet the Commission’s strategic plan goals.
• Providing input into technology improvements to ensure maintenance of state-of-the-art reporting applications.
• Assisting with training and providing guidance to Compliance Coordinators.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree involving a major study in accounting, political science, communications, law, or a related field; AND
• Two (2) years of professional experience in investigations or regulatory analysis.

OR

• Six (6) years of qualifying education and/or experience in investigations, regulatory analysis, political science, communications, law, or a related field may substitute year-for-year for the educational requirement.

The most successful candidate would possess the following:

• Experience in regulatory analysis or accountability investigations.
• Knowledge of agency mission and goals.
• Proficiency in electoral and political processes and familiarity with state and local government operations.
• Experience communicating both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated skill at interpreting and analyzing issues to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment to achieve the goals of our agency.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Key Competencies:

• Adaptability – Adapt easily to changes in the work environment to achieve the goals of the agency.
• Communication – Organize ideas and thoughts and convey messages in a clear and concise manner. Be a good listener.
• Decision Making – Make sound decisions. Interpret, analyze and draw conclusions when presented with an issue. Take calculated risks and always take responsibility for any decisions made.
• Organizational Relationship – Treat others with respect. Adapt and work effectively with a diverse group of individuals. Act with integrity. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Planning – Identify priorities and respond accordingly. Anticipate problems and develop contingencies.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.). 

Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.

Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Public Disclosure Commission, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Opportunity for All:

The Public Disclosure Commission celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:

For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Aggie Swanson by email at [email protected]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. 

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays 

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. 

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave 

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. 

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. 

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave 

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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