Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Ethics Intake Analyst (Investigator - Principal Administrative Analyst)

Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 6 years of relevant experience in government ethics
  • Experience conducting interviews and gathering evidence
  • Investigative background in local, state, or federal government
  • Formally trained in investigative procedures is desirable
  • Valid California Class C Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior ethics staff on investigations
  • Evaluate and recommend improvements to ethics policies
  • Research government laws and ethical oversight trends
  • Prepare reports to support compliance and monitor initiatives
  • Analyze data related to employment and ethics activities
  • Assess due process and confidentiality procedural factors

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Deferred compensation plans with employer matching
  • Retirement benefits under California Public Employees' Retirement System
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Training and advancement opportunities
  • On-site fitness center access
  • Public transportation reimbursements
Full Job Description

In this role,youll serve as theEthics Intake Analyst(Investigator 6 Principal Administrative Analyst), combining technicalexpertise and leadership tosupport the Ethics Investigationfunction.Youparticipate in investigationsalongside senior staff;research emerging trends in government lawstoensure the ethics initiatives remainproactive and effective;andpreparestatistical and narrative reportsthatdemonstrate the progress of Ethics Office initiatives.This is an opportunity to safeguard due process, protect confidentiality, and play a key role in promoting integrity and accountability across the organization.

WhatYouDo

  • Collaborate with Assistant Ethics Officer, Deputy Ethics Officer, and staff toparticipate in investigations of alleged misconduct and ethics policy violations.
  • Evaluate existing ethics policies andinitiativestomake recommendations thatstrengthen oversight and effectiveness.
  • Research trends in government laws, internal policies, and professional ethics and oversight practices.
  • Prepare statistical and narrative reports to support government reporting requirements andmonitor the progress of Ethics Office initiatives.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to employment and ethics-related activities.
  • Assess key procedural factors, including due process protections, confidentiality of information, and protection of sources.



Schedule:44/36, Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday.Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitans 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 fornegotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

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

To view the full jobdescriptionclick here:Ethics Intake Analyst (Principal Administrative Analyst)

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience

Relevant Experience is defined as: Experience performing the following duties while employed by a government agency: conducting complaint interviews, gathering documents and evidence, and supporting preliminary intake and internal investigations of government officials or government employees.

Desirable Qualifications: Investigative experience in government (local, state and/or federal) organizations. Experience conducting ethics investigations and/or internal personnel investigations of policy or law violations. Formally trained at a government academy or government training program in conducting interviews, obtaining evidence, and investigative procedures.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid California Class C Drivers License or equivalent(requiredat time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.



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
  • Public transportation reimbursements

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link:Benefits Regular FT PT Employees (Represented)

Application Filing Period:Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the datestatedin the job announcement.Howeverit 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.

Eligibility List*:An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will beestablished.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment processbut are not selected for theinitialvacancymay be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates toparticipatein a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one).The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

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 experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure youidentifyit 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).

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About Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is a regional wholesaler that delivers water to 26 member public agencies ? 14 cities, 11 municipal water districts, and one county water authority ? that serve 19 million people in six counties. MWD is governed by a 38-member board of directors that represents its member agencies. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and operates a water treatment plant and a water recycling plant. MWD also provides water conservation and education programs, and is involved in research and development of new water supply technologies.
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