Ethics Commission Director

Arkansas Ethics Commission; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Ethics Commission is seeking a Director to lead and manage all operations, guiding investigations into alleged ethical violations and developing comprehensive policy guidance for state entities. The role serves as the public face, promoting transparency and accountability while managing staff, budgets, and strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a JD with extensive administrative law experience, strong communication skills, and proven ability to handle high-pressure ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, law, or related field with related work experience
• Juris Doctor is preferred with extensive experience practicing administrative law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex legal and ethical concepts
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate ethical violations and legal precedents
• Effective decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations involving complex ethical dilemmas

Skills

Governance & ethics

Public administration

Legal analysis

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, law, or related field

Juris Doctor

Job description

The Ethics Commission Director leads and manages all operations of the Arkansas Ethics Commission, overseeing investigations into ethical violations, policy development, and guidance to state entities on ethical standards. This senior-level position serves as the public face of the Commission, promoting transparency and accountability in government operations while managing staff, budgets, and strategic initiatives.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, law, or related field plus 6 years of experience in election administration, public administration, law, or related field
• Juris Doctor with extensive experience practicing administrative law preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex legal and ethical concepts
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate ethical violations and legal precedents
• Effective decision-making abilities in high-pressure situations involving complex ethical dilemmas
• Knowledge of governmental ethics, campaign finance, and lobbying policies and issues