CIVIL RIGHTS INVESTIGATOR

State of Idaho Career Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The mission of the Idaho Department of Labor is to support individuals through career transitions, determine benefit eligibility, connect employers with workers and oversee tax and labor law compliance.

The Idaho Human Rights Commission and Idaho Department of Labor are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented candidate for a full-time Civil Rights Investigator position in the central office in Boise. This position is responsible for investigating complaints of discrimination under state and federal law, applying relevant legal standards, and supporting the enforcement of civil rights protections. The position works under the supervision of the Commission Administrator.

Primary Purpose

The Civil Rights Investigator is responsible for the intake, investigation, and analysis of discrimination complaints filed under the Idaho Human Rights Act and related federal laws. The position ensures timely, thorough, and impartial investigations; applies applicable statutes and legal guidance; and prepares investigative findings and recommendations to support agency decision-making.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Labor, please visit our website at: www.labor.idaho.gov

*Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment.

• Manage an assigned caseload by developing investigative plans, prioritizing cases, and ensuring timely completion in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Conduct impartial investigations by gathering evidence through interviews, document review, and data analysis.
• Maintain accurate, organized case files and apply relevant statutes, EEOC guidance, and legal standards to each case.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports summarizing findings and recommending determinations of probable cause or no probable cause.
• Collaborate with senior staff and legal counsel on complex cases and appropriate resolutions.

Technical Assistance and Public Outreach

• Provide guidance to the public and stakeholders regarding civil rights laws and agency procedures.
• Conduct presentations and trainings as requested.

• Participate in outreach activities and perform additional duties in support of agency operations.

Minimum Qualifications: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please attached a resume and/or work history to your applications. Your resume and/or work history must clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to provide this information may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Good knowledge of:

• Research methods involved in the collection, analysis and organization of data. Typically gained by one year of work experience where collecting, analyzing and organizing data was a major function; or six months of work experience and 12 credits of related college-level coursework.

Experience:

• Writing concise legal, investigative or regulatory reports using appropriate grammar and punctuation. Typically gained by one year of work experience where writing concise legal, investigative or regulatory reports was a major function; or six months of work experience as described above AND 12 credits of college-level coursework in English composition, critical writing or related field.
• Conducting fact-finding interviews. Typically gained by one year of experience where conducting fact-finding interviews was a primary job responsibility.
• Compiling and analyzing statistical and technical data in written reports. Typically gained by one year of work experience where compiling and analyzing statistical and technical data in written reports was a major function; or six months of work experience and 12 credits of related college-level coursework.
• Interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations. Typically gained by one year of experience interpreting and applying federal and state regulations.

The State of Idaho offers these AMAZING benefits:

• Participation in PERSI one of the nation's best state retirement systems and pension plans.
• Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee & family.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Multiple savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• A healthy work-life balance is encouraged.
• Wellness programs ; ongoing training opportunities; and more.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.