Ethics Commission Investigations Counsel

About the role

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work Commission Overview The primary purpose of the State Ethics Commission ("the Commission") is to implement and enforce the State Government Ethics Act, Chapter 138A of the North Carolina General Statutes ("the Ethics Act"), Chapter 120C of the General Statutes ("the Lobbying Law") and other related laws, rules and regulations. The Commission pursues its mission through multiple means reflected in four units: I. Education: Education of persons subject to the Ethics Act and Lobbying Law and enforcement of the education requirement; II. SEI: Administration of statutorily required financial disclosure reporting for individuals subject to the Ethics Act, including the acceptance, individualized review and evaluation, and publication of over 6,500 covered officials; and enforcement of SEI filing requirements through the assessment of fines against untimely or noncompliant officials; III. Advice: Interpretation of the Ethics Act and Lobbying Law and advice to persons subject to those laws; and IV. Complaints: Enforcement of the Ethics Act's gift ban, use of title restrictions, and conflicts of interest standards; and applicable Lobbying Law provisions through investigation of complaints alleging violations. The Investigations Counsel investigates confidential complaints filed by citizens against persons subject to the Ethics Act or Lobbying Law or which are initiated by the Commission. Those complaints proceed through a legal process overseen by the Commission and that may result in a public hearing before the Commission and proceedings before the Office of Administrative Hearings. The Investigations Counsel will conduct the investigation and represent the Commission through all stages of those legal proceedings. Requires frequent interactions with public officials, their counsel, and various witnesses. This position will report to the Executive Director.