State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Ethics Enforcement Officer (8356MP)

$51.88-$70.74 Hourly / $4,150.20-$5,658.74 BiWeekly /
$108,320.00-$147,693.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of State Ethics this class is accountable for directing the staff and activities of the Enforcement Division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Executive Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of the Enforcement Division;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers state and federal election laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of state government who might impact program activities; 
  • Ensures compliance with requirements of the Code of Ethics for Public Officials and the Code of Ethics for Lobbyists;
  • Oversees investigation of complaints;
  • Reviews investigative reports, complaints, proposed remedial orders and other pleadings prepared by staff;
  • Oversees process for settlement of complaints; 
  • Oversees audits of registered lobbyists;
  • Brings hearings for failure to file required documents; 
  • Issues complaints for possible violations of the Codes of Ethics; 
  • Prosecutes alleged violations before judge trial referees in probable cause hearings and before judge trial referees and the Citizen's Ethics Advisory Board in public hearings;
  • Ensures confidentiality prior to finding of probable cause or upon findings of no probable cause;
  • Represents agency in court during appeals; 
  • Identifies staff training needs and provides or arranges for provision of such training;
  • Assists staff with all aspects of codes of ethics;
  • Recommends and assists in drafting legislation; 
  • Testifies before legislative committees regarding statutory reform; 
  • Maintains speaking engagements to educate interested parties; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • May conduct legal seminars; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation;
    • relevant agency policies and procedures;
    • legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut; 
    • legal research techniques;
    • Uniform Administrative Procedures Act;
  • Knowledge of
    • management principles and practices;
    • rules of evidence; 
    • legislative process;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Considerable ability to
    • apply judicial decisions to interpretation of statutes;
    • analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of legal cases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in the practice of law.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut or be lawfully engaged in the practice of law as a principal means of livelihood for five (5) out of the last seven (7) years in a reciprocal jurisdiction in accordance with Section 2-13 of the Connecticut Practice Book and obtain membership in the Connecticut Bar within six (6) months of appointment.

APPOINTMENT

Appointed by the Executive Director Office of State Ethics in accordance with the provisions of Section 1-81 of the Connecticut General Statutes as amended by Public Act 05-183.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(18)-Legal

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 67

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Ethics Enforcement Officer in Salary Group MP 67 approved effective September 15, 2006. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 22-007

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/01/2022
CLASS: 8356MP; EST: 3/17/2006; REV: 12/22/2022;