Executive Ethics Board | Tumwater

State of Washington•Thurston County – Tumwater, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst in the AGO Ethics Division/Executive Ethics Board. This position is located in Tumwater, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). The AGO Ethics Division is a small but mighty team of four tasked with investigating and enforcing the Ethics in Public Service Act and the rules adopted under it for statewide elected officials, and other officers and employees in the executive branch, boards and commissions, and institutions of higher education. This unique AGO division keeps those under their jurisdiction in the state honest through investigating activities in violation of the Act, primarily: Use of state resources, Property & Equipment, State PCs & other digital devices, Gifts, Conflicts of interest, and Special Privilege. While the Board is an independent entity appointed by the governor, the AGO funds and supports the staff. As an AGO Ethics Division employee, you will be part of the Ethics Board Staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of experience conducting investigations, which include the authority to independently plan and conduct investigations in civil or criminal cases.
OR Five (5) years’ experience as an AGO Investigator/Analyst.
Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute year for year for education.

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal skills: working successfully with all levels of staff, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Emotional intelligence: reading body language, knowing when to apply pressure and when to ease off, managing emotions in difficult situations, self-awareness of personal strengths and limitations
Excellent written & oral communication skills: summarizing complex ideas into easily understandable points (writing), presenting concise information succinctly and with authority (oral)
De-escalations and trauma informed strategy skills
Empathetic, poised, and professional demeanor
Experience as a investigator with end-to-end investigation capabilities
Comfortable with high profile cases, presenting findings to Executive Board members, and functioning as a subject matter expert at hearings
Nimble enough to conduct training, and file a persuasive written report
Backgrounds such as Detectives, Law enforcement investigators, Private investigators, HR investigators, Military (Army/CID, USAF/OSI, Navy/NCIS, etc.), Federal detectives, Internal investigators.

Responsibilities

Evidence gathering
Conducting forensic research and analysis
Interviewing high profile subjects
Documenting & presenting findings to the governor-appointed Executive Ethics Board
Participating in settlement negations
Assisting legal counsel in preparation for hearings
Testifying as the subject matter expert in hearings
Development of training curricula
Conducting engaging and effective training presentations to large audiences, both in person and virtually

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s)
Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave
11 Paid Holidays per year
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans
Life Insurance
Dependent Care Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Tuition Waiver
Deferred Compensation
Employee Recognition Leave
Flexible schedules
Part-time/hybrid telework options
A Wellness Program
Infants in the Workplace Program
Employee Assistance Program (provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources)
Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more.