Hawaii Ethics Commission Hiring Director
The former director left to become state auditor, so his successor is being sought.
The Hawaii State Ethics Commission is seeking applicants to fill Les Kondo’s shoes as executive director.
He started his new job as state auditor聽this week.
The five-member commission, a volunteer board appointed by the governor, is tasked with hiring and firing the executive director who聽serves as chief legal counsel and oversee the administration and enforcement of the state Ethics Code and Lobbyists Law.
The director also handles聽the day-to-day administration and management of the commission鈥檚 office and staff and provides overall leadership in guiding all aspects聽of the commission鈥檚 programs and activities, according to a description of the position.
The minimum qualifications include having a law degree.
The commission would ideally like the director to have聽10 years experience in the practice of law, managerial experience, strong communication skills and “a commitment to public service and to maintaining high ethical standards.”
Read the full application description .
