Director - Agency Accountability

Description

• Respond to high-level policy violations or personnel concerns, consulting directly with the Executive Director of Sound Transit People, General Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel, and Executive Leadership.
• Conduct timely, thorough, and objective investigations, which may consist of performing background research, reviewing documents (including potentially contrasting documents), interviewing complaining parties, witnesses and accused parties, reporting findings verbally and in writing, and informing relevant partners of the outcome of the investigation.
• Develops and manages the Agency Accountability team and leads the workplace investigation strategies, processes, procedures, and priorities.
• Communicate regularly with the team, department, and organization regarding Agency Accountability and policies and keep appropriate Executive Leadership informed about investigation outcomes.
• Collaborate with managers and employees to assist them in addressing personnel issues, policy violations, and improving operational effectiveness.
• Manages the Agency Accountability Department, and investigates alleged personnel misconduct, business misconduct, and policy violations.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
• Conduct or oversee intake interviews with Sound Transit employees and external sources reporting concerns or potential policy violations.
• Develop and participate in team education and awareness activities.
• The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
• Leads the overall operations of the Agency Accountability Department team and makes significant operational decisions to ensure operational excellence.
• Manage end-to-end investigative processes for employee complaints involving violations of law or policy, which could include allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, safety violations, financial fraud or waste, failure to escalate, conflicts of interest, and other inappropriate behavior.
• Develops, communicates and implements business plans, objectives, and budgets to achieve the department’s results through people management,

Requirements

• Proven ability to implement and manage case tracking and documentation systems to ensure all relevant investigation related information is recorded in a timely manner in the team's case management system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare thorough, unbiased reports and briefings.
• Experience interpreting and applying labor and employment laws, HR policies, civil rights regulations and ethics standards.
• Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.

Benefits

• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Work is performed in a standard hybrid office environment.
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Pet Insurance.
• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

Training + Development

Interview process

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