Investigative Analyst

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Agency Description

The Board of Ethics is an independent body that administers and enforces the City’s ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying laws. The Board’s mission is carried out by a dedicated team of approximately ten staff members, including attorneys and compliance professionals. Board Staff carries out the day-to-day functions of the Board, subject to the Board’s oversight. Board Staff provides advice, training, and compliance assistance to City workers, candidates, lobbyists, businesses, and City residents. Board Staff investigates and prosecutes violations of the City’s campaign finance and lobbying laws, financial disclosure requirements, conflict of interest rules, political activity restrictions, and other ethics rules.

The position of Investigative Analyst is a new position in the Board of Ethics. The person selected for this position will be responsible for conducting investigations into potential violations of the City’s public integrity laws including the City’s Ethics Code as well as the City’s Campaign Finance Law and Lobbying Law. The Investigative Analyst position requires critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to process complex facts and circumstances.

The Investigative Analyst will report to the Director of Compliance and Administration and will work closely with Board enforcement staff and the Executive Director to support the Board’s administration, interpretation, and enforcement of the City’s ethics, campaign finance, lobbying, and financial disclosure laws.

This is an entry level position that provides a unique opportunity for growth and development under the supervision of experienced government ethics professionals.

Essential Functions

In addition to the Position Summary, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting factual research related to potential violations of the City’s Ethics, Campaign Finance, and Lobbying Laws.
• Reviewing filings submitted pursuant to the City’s campaign finance, lobbying, and financial disclosure laws and follow up with filers to complete filings or for corrections of deficiencies.
• Identify potential violations of laws within the jurisdiction of the Board by reviewing filings submitted pursuant to the City’s campaign finance, lobbying, and financial disclosure laws.
• Determining the priority/scope of investigations.
• Interviewing witnesses to obtain information, evidence and admissions or leads.
• Evaluating information to determine credibility and reliability.
• Preparing detailed draft and final reports of investigations setting forth allegations, findings, evidence and recommendations.
• Participating in meetings with clients, stakeholders, and opposing counsel.
• Appearing in court and at administrative proceedings as a government witness to present testimony and evidence.
• Fostering and maintaining a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment that values all forms of diversity.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of investigative and interviewing methods and techniques.
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple cases and projects, uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions.
• Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems, probe all fruitful sources for answers, see hidden problems, and provide excellent analysis.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Ability to relate well to all kinds of people, uses diplomacy and tact, builds constructive relationships.
• Ability to foster and maintain a collegial, inclusive, and professional work environment.
• Ability to use common computer software such as MS Office, Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint.
• Excellent judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and the regulated community.

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university
• Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant investigations experience.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and the name of three professional references.

Candidates may be asked to provide references or additional materials. Applications will be accepted until 12/31/24. Employment offers are conditioned upon successful completion of a background check and a City tax compliance check.

Salary Range: $65,000/year

Benefits include health, dental and life insurance coverage and vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. The Staff Attorney position is exempt from Civil Service requirements. Board staff is currently working in a flexible hybrid arrangement.

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• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
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Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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