Human Resource Division - High Risk Program
Olympia, Washington – ThurstonCounty

Provide senior-level investigation services, with generalist-level human resource consultation, to WDFW employees, supervisors, and managers as a member of our High-Risk Program!

A man, a boat, and his dog – Photo credit: Nancy Blasko

Duties

Our Investigator will,

• Conduct senior level administrative investigations of allegations to include employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, and ethics.
• Interview individuals involved; gather information and evidence; prepare investigatory reports; and brief management on the findings within the report.
• Makes investigation scope recommendations to appointing authorities.
• Provide generalist level human resource consultation and professional services in a supportive capacity during periods of high workload to assist co-workers on the Risk Team as needed.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Most work is performed from home or an office setting; occasionally visits outdoor sites such as fish hatcheries, marinas, forested areas, and parks.
  • Office hazards include working under fluorescent light, repetitively entering data into computer, looking at computer monitor for long periods of time, sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Schedule:
  • Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with flexible work schedule options.
  • Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Requires travel to agency sites around the state, as needed, approximately 10% travel.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Basic office equipment and computer software.
• Customer Interactions:
  • May be exposed to people who are highly emotional.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

AND

• Three (3) years of broad-based professional human resource experience, including facilitating organizational development or change, and advising and consulting on human resource issues.
• Two (2) years’ experience in practicing impartial investigations.

Note: Experience can be gained concurrently, and equivalent combinations of education and experience may be evaluated for comparability.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

• Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) certified or similar.
• Equal Opportunity (EO) Certified or similar.
• Civil Rights Investigations
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Programs.

Supplemental Information

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agencyand the perksof working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following: Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave types.

Eleven (11) Paid Holidays per year and one (1) personal holiday if the employee is scheduled to be, or has been, continuously employed by the State of Washington for at least four (4) months.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), and an Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

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