Compliance Investigator III

Ethics Agency Overview

The Ethics Commission establishes rules for the ethical conduct of campaigns, state officers, and

employees. It investigates and may prosecute alleged violations of the Ethics Rules and other laws

assigned by law. The Commission maintains the reporting system and reports for state political

committees, others engaged in political activity, Lobbyists, State Agency Liaisons, and Personal

Financial Disclosure for Elected Officials.

Job Duties

• Perform advanced level reviews and/or audits of the registrations and financial reports to
  
  

determine compliance with the law and policies of the Commission

• Identify areas of potential noncompliance, document those areas, recommend corrective actions to
  
  

bring entities into compliance, notify filers and monitor accounts for corrections and improvements

• Identify issues that need to be escalated for further investigation.
• Work with management to identify issues which may be violations of Ethics Rules which require
  
  

further investigation and/or legal action

• Compile reports, records, and other pertinent material to complete case files.
• Perform interviews of parties related to cases, including written or recorded statements to
  
  

establish facts

• Prepare summarized statements of interviews
• Recommend improvements in policy, changes in reporting processes to improve compliance with the
  
  

Rules

• Assist filers with the online reporting system through one on one or group
  
  

trainings/education

• Reconcile financial reports with bank statements and other documentation
• Perform user acceptance training on reporting system
• May serve as Team Leader
• Compliance Investigator may perform other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Compliance Investigator Qualifications

A Compliance Investigator needs a distinct set of skills to successfully perform this role.

• Ability and willingness to learn, understand, and apply reporting requirements
• Superior listening and communication abilities
• Strong sense of responsibility to the Commission and its mission
• Excellent time management
• Be detail oriented
• Possess strong problem-solving skills
• Superior record keeping and organizational abilities
• Strong multi-tasking and project prioritization abilities
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports, perform multiple investigations, and meet all
  
  

deadlines.

Compliance Investigator III Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, political science, accounting, or related field

(Preferred) 6 or more years with State or Government service and/or accounting/auditing service