TAD PGS, Inc.
Deputy Director of Ethics
TAD PGS, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
TAD PGS, Inc. Deputy Director of Ethics - Chicago, Illinois
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Deputy Director of Ethics to join a leading company located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area.The Deputy Director of Ethics serves as the internal control point for ethics and improprieties, allegations, complaints, and conflicts of interest. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Deputy Director of Ethics counsels all Department staff, outside attorneys, volunteer commissioners, and as necessary, the President and Board Commissioners on procedural and substantive questions of law and policy which pertain to the work and mandate of the Department. Oversees audit compliance which includes vendor and campaign donor compliance and contingency fund reimbursements.Job Responsibilities:
Assists the Executive Director as needed, planning, directing, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating the overall activities of the Department of Human Rights and Ethics.Prepares and presents the Department's annual operating budget, including the development of Departmental goals, objectives, and performance measures.Develops, implements, and enforces office policies and procedures. Manages staff in the identification, investigation, mediation, and adjudication of human rights discrimination claims; analyzes complex or sensitive problems or issues and recommends solutions; serves as the advisor providing guidance on all compliance matters.Plans, develops, and presents programs for training employees in all the Department's components on the laws, rules, and policies that govern the conduct of Government employees; provides ongoing education and training for employees and the general public.Supervises all aspects of the investigation process alleging ethical violations; analyzes complex or sensitive problems or issues and recommends solutions; serves as the advisor providing guidance on all compliance matters.Maintains a Code of Conduct that provides current guidance about the expectations regarding ethical business practices; coordinates the documentation of compliance and ethics programs including the development and annual updates of compliance plans; develops policy and guidance memoranda to drive increased compliance.Conducts audits and routine reviews of complaint files, training records, training content, and complaint tracking systems; analyzes countywide trends, including inquiry and complaint data, and offers appropriate guidance and administers ongoing compliance and risk assessments and audits.Directs outside counsel as needed for Department legal work, including Department appointed Administrative Hearing Officers and mediators, liaison to federal, state, and local civil rights agencies, ethics agencies, and women's advocacy and advisory organizations.Drafts agenda and schedules, prepares for, and attends monthly Commission meetings for all three Commissions.Travels to meet with city officials, employees, and members of the public as part of investigative interviews or processes, training, and compliance-related meetings or events.Basic Hiring Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, PLUS a minimum of three (3) years of experience in public administration, human relations, human rights, women's issues, or ethics administration OR equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education.Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal human rights and ethics ordinances, laws, and standards.Ability to demonstrate and uphold the highest levels of integrity, ethical conduct, and stewardship. Knowledge of current best practices and trends related to effective ethics and accountability programs.Experience in auditing, law, ethics, compliance, government operations, or financial management.Ability to plan, organize, direct, research, and evaluate the overall activities related to the conduct of complex and sensitive investigations of countywide significance to effectively perform investigations and recommend corrective action.Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations; must possess strong mediation and interpersonal skills; ability to act professionally under highly emotional situations; ability to act as a mediator.Executive level ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to deal professionally with high-level officials.Desired Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate or Master's degree.Professional work experience in the area of human rights, ethics, and women's issues.Prior supervisory or managerial work experience. Exceptional writing and communication skills.VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / DisabledThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Deputy Director of Ethics to join a leading company located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area.The Deputy Director of Ethics serves as the internal control point for ethics and improprieties, allegations, complaints, and conflicts of interest. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Deputy Director of Ethics counsels all Department staff, outside attorneys, volunteer commissioners, and as necessary, the President and Board Commissioners on procedural and substantive questions of law and policy which pertain to the work and mandate of the Department. Oversees audit compliance which includes vendor and campaign donor compliance and contingency fund reimbursements.Job Responsibilities:
Assists the Executive Director as needed, planning, directing, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating the overall activities of the Department of Human Rights and Ethics.Prepares and presents the Department's annual operating budget, including the development of Departmental goals, objectives, and performance measures.Develops, implements, and enforces office policies and procedures. Manages staff in the identification, investigation, mediation, and adjudication of human rights discrimination claims; analyzes complex or sensitive problems or issues and recommends solutions; serves as the advisor providing guidance on all compliance matters.Plans, develops, and presents programs for training employees in all the Department's components on the laws, rules, and policies that govern the conduct of Government employees; provides ongoing education and training for employees and the general public.Supervises all aspects of the investigation process alleging ethical violations; analyzes complex or sensitive problems or issues and recommends solutions; serves as the advisor providing guidance on all compliance matters.Maintains a Code of Conduct that provides current guidance about the expectations regarding ethical business practices; coordinates the documentation of compliance and ethics programs including the development and annual updates of compliance plans; develops policy and guidance memoranda to drive increased compliance.Conducts audits and routine reviews of complaint files, training records, training content, and complaint tracking systems; analyzes countywide trends, including inquiry and complaint data, and offers appropriate guidance and administers ongoing compliance and risk assessments and audits.Directs outside counsel as needed for Department legal work, including Department appointed Administrative Hearing Officers and mediators, liaison to federal, state, and local civil rights agencies, ethics agencies, and women's advocacy and advisory organizations.Drafts agenda and schedules, prepares for, and attends monthly Commission meetings for all three Commissions.Travels to meet with city officials, employees, and members of the public as part of investigative interviews or processes, training, and compliance-related meetings or events.Basic Hiring Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, PLUS a minimum of three (3) years of experience in public administration, human relations, human rights, women's issues, or ethics administration OR equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education.Extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal human rights and ethics ordinances, laws, and standards.Ability to demonstrate and uphold the highest levels of integrity, ethical conduct, and stewardship. Knowledge of current best practices and trends related to effective ethics and accountability programs.Experience in auditing, law, ethics, compliance, government operations, or financial management.Ability to plan, organize, direct, research, and evaluate the overall activities related to the conduct of complex and sensitive investigations of countywide significance to effectively perform investigations and recommend corrective action.Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations; must possess strong mediation and interpersonal skills; ability to act professionally under highly emotional situations; ability to act as a mediator.Executive level ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to deal professionally with high-level officials.Desired Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate or Master's degree.Professional work experience in the area of human rights, ethics, and women's issues.Prior supervisory or managerial work experience. Exceptional writing and communication skills.VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / DisabledThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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