What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Specialist (Program Specialist 3) position at State of Washington Public Disclosure Commission?
Description
Interested in helping shine a light on money in politics so that the people of Washington state understand who and what is influencing their elected officials? Are you skilled at explaining complex laws, rules, and procedures in layman's language and applying them to real-world situations? The PDC may be the place for you!
Schedule: Typically 8am-5pm, with flexible/hybrid work hours available. There will be a minimum of one day per week in-person (office) with minimal off-site travel for meetings and limited travel for training or conferences. Additional days may be required dependent on office needs.
What you will be doing:
You will initiate operations, case management, and enforcement activities for the enforcement program within the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC). You will work independently to handle routine investigative and enforcement matters, including those requiring hearings before the full Commission. You will initiate audits of regulated entities, provide guidance to filers for compliance, and respond to inquiries regarding the application of public disclosure laws, respond to inquiries from complainants and respondents during the initial filing of complaints and manage initial and routine enforcement activities with minimal supervision. Additionally, the role involves drafting letters, utilizing agency data to ensure compliance and track program effectiveness, collaborating with internal and external customers to provide the public with timely and meaningful data, supporting senior staff with more complex issues, and providing strategic guidance in the development and implementation of program policies and procedures.
Who we are looking for:
We need someone with superior attention to detail, who can perform independently, with knowledge of political and lobbying practices, including relevant laws, rules, and their applications. If you are someone who wants to work with a collaborative team of dedicated staff and are committed to ensuring public access to information, this job is for you!
Duties
Here ’s just some of what you’ll enjoy doing in this role:
- Coordinating, managing, receiving and processing complaints and inquiries.
- Resolving routine investigations.
- Serving as the primary initial contact with program participants for investigation and enforcement inquiries.
- Providing technical assistance to respondents and consultation to higher-level compliance staff.
- Recommending resolutions to complex problems.
- Serving as a subject matter expert and customer liaison for program policies and procedures related to investigation and enforcement.
- Drafting proposed case closures, and preparing other communications in line with enforcement processes.
- Gathering and preparing case evidence for senior staff and program leadership using the full suite of investigatory tools.
- Maintaining and updating databases to monitor program activities and track metrics.
- Assisting with requests for reporting modifications.
- Analyzing internal data for group enforcement.
- Preparing and distributing enforcement-related documents.
- Making penalty recommendations and present cases at hearings.
- Leading the development and implementation of new program initiatives to enhance compliance and enforcement processes.
- Providing strategic recommendations for policy changes to improve program effectiveness and efficiency.
- Assisting in strategic planning efforts to define program goals, objectives, and performance measures.
- Identifying appropriate recipients and planning and conducting targeted outreach to ensure success of investigations and enforcement activities.
Qualifications
Candidates with relevant experience, certifications, or community involvement in financial management or regulatory compliance are encouraged to apply. We welcome applicants who have gained experience through various paths, including volunteer work, internships, or community service roles.
REQUIRED:
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
AND
At least two (2) years of experience in investigations, regulatory analysis, compliance, auditing, communications, law, program administration or a related field.
**Relevant professional experiences may be considered as a substitute for formal education.
AND
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in all formats to diverse audiences.
- Proficient in Microsoft OneDrive and Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams) and familiar with other professional desktop and online collaboration tools, with a focus on creating and modifying documents and managing data.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, maintain, and organize data.
Supplemental Information
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:
- A letter of interest describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting.
- A current resume, detailing experience, and education.
- A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview).
NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section or supplemental questions of the application. Please do not “refer to resume” for detail, or your application may be disqualified.
Opportunity for All:
The Public Disclosure Commission celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at 360-407-8446 or by email at jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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