The Principal Administrative Analyst will work with the Ethics Officer developing and implementing the goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for Metropolitan Water District’s Ethics Education Program, including recommending procedures to ensure compliance with state and MWD mandates.
The position will work closely with the Assistant Ethics Officer to develop and execute outreach and training plans that deliver complex material in practical and understandable terms. Responsibility for design, content, and implementation of all ethics education program elements and materials, including the organization, production, delivery and evaluation of methods and materials to ensure achievement of program goals, mandates, and timeframes. The Principal Administrative Analyst will administer, develop, monitor, and direct Metropolitan’s Ethics Education Program and provide educational seminars and materials on a regular basis for directors and employees throughout Metropolitan workforce.
This position requires maintaining an in-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and systems related to the integrity of government operations and applying strategic thinking, sound logic and judgment in developing programs.
Job duties include but are not limited to: Identifying opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; assessing workload distribution, quality control systems, assigned duties, and responsibilities by position and resource needs. Reviews findings with Ethics Officer and implements improvements. The Principal Administrative Analyst will be required to attend and participate in professional group meetings and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of government ethics.
Ability to interact effectively with others, analyze statistical reports on a variety of operational activities relating to area of responsibility and exhibit sound judgment are critical to success in this position. Verbal, written, presentation skills, and the ability to organize, develop and present complex and detailed information in an accurate, engaging, and concise manner to promote understanding, and attention to detail, are essential.
Schedule: 44/36, Monday through Friday /Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday.
Hybrid: Metropolitan’s 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 for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, and eight years of relevant experience; or four years as a MWD Senior Analyst level in the related field.
Relevant Experience is defined as: Responsibility for design, content, and implementation of all ethics education program elements and materials, including the organization, production, delivery and evaluation of methods and materials to ensure achievement of program goals, mandates, and timeframes. Develop and maintain education program performance data including operational statistics, training participation, user engagement, and learning outcomes to improve program delivery and timely resolve any issues. Create visual dashboards and reports to capture qualitative and quantitative information regarding program performance. In-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and systems related to the integrity of government operations. Experience creating learning materials and identify trends and patterns in data for diverse audiences and reviewing content to eliminate/avoid bias and stereotypes.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Bottom Line competencies include demonstrated effective interpersonal skills in design and execution of a comprehensive training program, ideally in government ethics, that delivers engaging educational content across a wide range of audiences and platforms.
Ideal competencies include an understanding and working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations. (e.g., Political Reform Act)
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
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 District Temporary Employees (Represented)
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PST on the date stated in the job announcement. However it 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.
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 you identify it 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).