Civil Rights Investigator 2 - Cincinnati
(240003G8)- organizes and analyzes all documentation provided, contacts employer/business and/or legal counsel, composes letters to employer/business and contacts complainant to review issues, composes letter to complainant and contacts witnesses either in person and/or by telephone to discuss allegations
- maintains satisfactory level of production for position in order to meet contractual obligations established by agency and federal funding sources.
- Conducts onsite interviews
- Interviews and prepares witness affidavits of employees
- Schedules fact-finding conferences on most difficult cases to include all sexual harassment and housing cases and conducts fact-finding conferences to attempt resolution
- Conducts initial intake interviews and in some cases, also conducts telephone interviews with parties alleging discrimination, composes/edits charge affidavits and prepares all intake process-related paperwork
- Answers inquiries from general public and business community regarding jurisdiction of state/federal discrimination laws and facilitates compliance with applicable laws
- Prepares initial correspondence/data requests to charging parties and respondents tailored to relevant basis/allegations contained in charge affidavits
- Prepares and negotiates conciliation agreements.
Completion of undergraduate core coursework in human resources, business administration, public administration, liberal arts or related field of study; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in investigating allegations of discrimination involving all bases of discrimination; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of personal computer/video display terminal.
Knowledge of human resources, business administration, public administration, liberal arts or related field of study; investigation methods, practices & techniques; human relations/public relations; interviewing; state & federal laws governing discrimination (i.e., chapter 4112 of revised code); employee training & development*. Skill in operation of personal computer/video display terminal; office equipment (e.g., photocopier; facsimile equipment).* Ability to proofread materials, recognize errors & make corrections; use proper research methods in gathering data; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports & recommendations; handle sensitive contacts with general public to resolve complaints. (*)Developed after employment.
ADA Statement
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