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Opening Date: May 9, 2024
Job Class Code: 0064Grade: 26Salary: $54,620.80 – $73,756.80/Annually Position Number: 127000028
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Maine Human Rights Commission investigates complaints of unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, education, access to public accommodations, extension of credit, and offensive names. This career opportunity provides professional services work enforcing the Maine Human Rights Act and related laws. Responsibilities include advising interested parties of their rights and responsibilities under the Act; gathering and developing testimonial and documentary evidence and analysis of evidence for presentation to the Commission; negotiating resolution of complaints; and making oral presentations of the facts and legal analysis of cases at public meetings of the Human Rights Commissioners to assist them in reaching a final determination on the merits. Work is performed under limited supervision.
JOB DUTIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A six (6) year combination of experience, education, and/or training in investigation, law, advocacy, neutral arbitration, and/or dispute resolution which would require knowledge of fact and evidence gathering and analysis, laws, contracts, rules and procedures, and practices relating to civil rights and civil law enforcement, and familiarity with federal and state anti-discrimination statutes and case law in employment, housing, public accommodations, and extension of credit.
Preference will be given to candidates who have passed the Maine Bar.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Full Time
Public Administration
$113k-149k (estimate)
05/12/2024
05/24/2024
maine.gov
AUGUSTA, ME
7,500 - 15,000
Government
JANET MILLS
$5B - $10B
Public Administration