What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investigator II - Human Rights position at City of South Bend?
SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. once a month evening board meeting and after hours/weekend outreach
SALARY: up to $58,000 annually
APPLY AT: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6983261
POSITION SUMMARY:
Administers and enforces anti-discrimination legislation and conducts educational presentations concerning Americans with Disabilities Act, discrimination in employment, education, public accommodation, sexual harassment and some housing. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and capable of initiating projects independently. Makes recommendations to the Executive Director concerning discrimination complaints.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Responsible for overseeing office functions and supervision of staff upon request.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct investigative work regarding complaints filed with the Commission. Interviews complainants and respondents, performing conciliatory work and other related tasks.
- Intakes and drafts complaints in employment, education, public accommodation, sexual harassment and some housing and other areas when required.
- Prepare Final Investigative Reports.
- Conducts Fact Finding Conferences, On-site Investigations, Witness Interviews and Conciliation Conferences.
- Present educational seminars to business, community and government groups on topics related to discrimination.
- Maintain files and all documentation concerning discrimination in cases in a confidential manner.
- Manage a continuous caseload and is required to meet a quota on the number of cases produced per month.
- Stay updated on all new laws and cases concerning discrimination and Civil Rights.
- Perform job duties in a professional and through manner to adequately investigate all assigned charges. Must complete housing investigations within a 100-day time limitation and employment investigations with 180-day time limitation.
- Assist in training of other investigative staff.
- Some travel, as well as evening and weekend work is required.
NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
Answers phones, assist customers, and performs other duties as required.
EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Sociology, Paralegal or a related field
- Minimum of five years’ experience in Civil Rights
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:
Working knowledge of City or County government a plus
CERTIFICATES, LICENCE, REGISTRATION:
· Valid Indiana Driver’s License if required to drive City vehicle
EQUIPMENT:
Desktop and laptop computer; telephone, copier, and facsimile machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in office settings, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office. Entire office is smoke free.
DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at will employer.
REQUIRED:
Pre-Employment Drug Screen
Employee Background check
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer