Job Title: Civil Rights Investigator
Job Number: Office for Civil Rights-9
Bargaining Unit: 004 IFPTE, Local 17-Technical Unit
Shift: Full- Time Days
Salary: $26.77 to $31.11 (Hourly) (Civil Rights Analyst)
Appointment Type: Regular
Location: Downtown Seattle / Central Building
Openings: 1
Filing Close Date: 6/16/2009
Position Duties
Investigate complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and the provision of City services filed with the Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) under Seattle ordinances, and state and federal statutes. Under production requirements and with only general supervision, receive and investigate complaints of discrimination; plan case strategy; apply legal theories of discrimination; interview parties and witnesses; conduct fact-finding and resolution conferences; prepare witness statements and affidavits; collect and analyze documentary and other evidence; write findings of fact; negotiate predetermination settlements and conciliation agreements; perform training regarding discrimination laws and policies; maintain case files, and manage a case load. The work product of the Enforcement Division is ultimately subject to judicial scrutiny and must meet procedural and technical standards to withstand challenge.
Required Qualifications
The Office for Civil Rights is commited to creating and sustaining an organization free of institutional racism; succesful candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of race, racism, and multiculturalism to their job function and their commitment to creating organizations free of racism. Knowledge of discrimination laws (Employment, Housing, and Public Accomodations) is required along with proficient use of written and spoken English, strong critical thinking and analytic skills, strong computer word processing ability, demonstrated ability to effectively manage stressful situations, ability to contribute positively to a diverse working environment.
Two years of professional level experience in a public or private organization dealing with employment, housing or related issues involving discrimination, and either the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree in humanities, public relations, social sciences, political science, law or a related field or additional qualifying experience.
Desired Qualifications
Skills in Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2000 or later (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel). Spoken and written proficiency in a
second language preferred. Experience investigating discrimination complaints. A contemporaneous writing exercise in
English will be conducted for those candidates selected for an oral interview.
Position Requirements
Driver’s License.
Information on How to Apply
Option 1- Apply online at http://seattle.gov/jobs.
Option 2- Applications may be completed and dropped off at the Personnel Department, 54th Floor of the Municipal
Tower, 700 5th Avenue (at the corner of 5th and Columbia).
Posting Contact Name/Number Latrice yBarra 206-684-4500
For more information on the Department visit:www.seattle.gov/civilrights/
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