Ethics Commission Advisory Attorney (Attorney 4)

Compensation for this position is set by the State of Ohio Exempt E1 Pay Schedule for Pay Range 14. This schedule starts at Step 1 at $39.22/hour and after completion of six (6) months of satisfactory employment moves to Step 2 at $41.46/hour, with annual increases thereafter. Eligible employees may also be entitled to supplemental longevity pay for prior government service. See Classification & Compensation | Department of Administrative Services for current salary and longevity tables. Starting pay may vary based upon your relevant experience and State procedures. The Ohio Ethics Commission operates business 8AM-5PM Monday-Friday in its offices in Columbus, Ohio and flexible shifts/schedules within those hours may be available.

Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your application. Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.  An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
 

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointment. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

The Ohio Ethics Commission is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request an ADA reasonable accommodation please contact the individual indicated below as soon as possible\: Alan Carlson, HR Manager at 614-466-7090 and alan.carlson@ethics.ohio.gov. Requests made 14 days prior to the accommodation will generally allow us to provide seamless access but The Ethics Commission will make every effort to meet requests made after that date.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

About Us:

The Ohio Ethics Commission is an independent, bipartisan board comprised of six members who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. The Commission was established as part of the Ohio Ethics Law in 1973. These laws protect the public against public officials and employees acting on potential conflicts of interest involving their private interests or those of their family members or business associates. 

The Commission has authority over approximately 18,700 elected officials and 590,000 public employees across Ohio at all levels of state and local government, except for legislators and judges. The Commission also has authority over individuals in the private and non-profit sectors who are required to comply with the Ethics law when doing business with or being regulated by public agencies throughout Ohio.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT :

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT :

Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio. Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio

What You'll Do:

The Ohio Ethics Commission is seeking an experienced Advisory Staff Attorney to help further its mission to promote ethics in public service and support the day-to-day operation of the agency.

The following duties will be typical for this position. Other duties may be required or assigned:

• Serve as a management level attorney providing legal counsel & advice to state and local public officials, public employees, the Executive Director and Commissioners on policy development and implementation relating to advisory functions of the Ethics Commission.
• Conduct legal research on the Ethics Law and related statutes and provide advice for Commission staff and the public about the application of the Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes.
• Review and analyze proposed Ethics Commission administrative rule changes.
• Review, revise, and edit written formal, informal, and staff advisory opinions and other material written by advisory staff.
• Respond to telephone, email and written inquiries from public officials and employees and the general public on the Ohio Ethics Commission and the application of the Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes and updates advisory files, records, and logs. 
• Answer questions for Commission staff, public officials, and employees about the financial disclosure law and filing requirements.
• Maintain and administer R.C. 102.04 (D) statements filed by public officials and employees.
• Attend and participate in Commission and Advisory Committee meetings and prepare charts, opinions, memoranda, statistical information and other advisory section related materials to be presented at the meetings.
• Provide advice and prepare legal memoranda, articles, and other documents for Ethics Commission and staff.
• Present speeches on Ethics Law and related statutes.