The City of Oakland Public Ethics Commission (PEC) is looking for a dynamic leader with experience enforcing or implementing government ethics, campaign finance, or transparency laws, policies, or programs to be its next Executive Director! The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled communicator and strategist with exceptional judgment who brings a passion for public service and government integrity, demonstrated experience leading diverse and high-performing teams, and a proven ability to develop and implement innovative strategies to achieve organizational goals.
The PEC is an independent Commission within the City whose mission is to promote “fairness, openness, honesty, and integrity in City government” and “inclusive, representative, and accountable democracy in Oakland.” The Commission’s primary responsibilities include enforcing the City’s government ethics, campaign finance, lobbying, and transparency laws; providing education and advice to encourage compliance with these laws; and administering the City’s campaign public financing programs. The PEC employs a comprehensive, culture-change approach that blends effective prevention, strong enforcement, and collaborative leadership activities to create an ethical culture and build public trust in Oakland.
For more information about the position, and to apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oaklandca/jobs/4908786/executive-director-public-ethics-commission
Applications are being accepted now through June 2, 2025.