Deputy Director 4 (Chief Advisory Attorney)- Ohio Ethics Commission

Ohio Ethics Commission · 30 West Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215 · Contact: Alan Carlson, HR Manager — alan.carlson@ethics.ohio.gov · 614-466-7090

About the organization

The Ohio Ethics Commission is an independent, bipartisan board comprised of six members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to six‑year, staggered terms. Established in 1973 under the Ohio Ethics Law, the Commission protects the public against conflicts of interest by public officials, employees, and those doing business with or regulated by public agencies. It has authority over approximately 18,700 elected officials and 590,000 public employees across Ohio at all levels of state and local government (except legislators and judges), as well as individuals in the private and non‑profit sectors subject to the Ethics Law.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operations of the Ethics Commission Advisory Legal Division
• Assist the Executive Director & General Counsel in defining agency goals & objectives
• Act in place of the Executive Director & General Counsel in their absence
• Manage and supervise Advisory section staff
• Review, docket, prioritize and assign advisory opinion requests for response
• Analyze facts and apply Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes; interpret other federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations
• Establish and modify, with approval of the Executive Director, advisory policies
• Oversee, review, and assign advisory telephone guidance for response
• Draft formal, informal and staff commission opinions for approval and signature by the Commission Chairman and/or Executive Director
• Prepare legal memoranda, articles, and other documents
• Interpret legislation and/or rules for testimony before the General Assembly on the Ethics Law
• Plan and conduct meetings of the Advisory subcommittee of the Ethics Commission
• Prepare and deliver speeches on the Ohio Ethics Law
• Supervise the maintenance and administration of required R.C. 102.04(D) statements
• Manage & oversee college & law student extern program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in Ohio, obtained in 2016 or earlier, and in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court
• Minimum of 5 years of significant management and/or leadership experience in the public and/or private sectors
• Knowledge of and experience with state and local government legislative, investigative, and budgetary processes (preferred)
• Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively
• Experience as a judicial officer (magistrate, judge, arbitrator) and/or litigation experience (considered)
• Experience with Matrix Pointe Software and/or other document and case management systems (preferred)
• If meeting minimum qualifications through educational achievement, unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with the application

Pay

Compensation is set by the State of Ohio Exempt E2 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 44, currently capped at $78.02/hour. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience. See the Department of Administrative Services Classification & Compensation page for current salary tables.

Schedule

Permanent, full‑time position. Standard office hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, at the Columbus office. Flexible shifts/schedules within those hours may be available.

Benefits

• 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, etc.)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on several factors; the agency contact can provide specifics for this position.

Skills

• Executive Leadership