Special Investigator

KANSAS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

Link to apply: www.jobs.ks.gov Job ID: 215947

Agency Website: www.khrc.net

The mission of the Kansas Human Rights Commission is to prevent and eliminate discrimination and assure equal opportunities in employment relations, to eliminate and prevent discrimination, segregation or separation, and assure equal opportunities in places of public accommodations and housing. The Commission fulfills its mission through the receipt, investigation, and resolution of complaints alleging discriminatory practices. The Commission is a neutral, investigative agency. The Commission also conducts a public education program as a proactive measure to prevent discrimination.

When asked about our internal work culture, our dedicated team members share: “My job is interesting and rewarding”, “I proudly serve my community”, “I genuinely like the people I work with”, and “I enjoy the variety of my work.”  

Full-Time Position

Work Schedule: 8 am to 5 pm - Monday through Friday; eligible for limited telework two days per week generally at about the six-month mark if production and quality standards are met and maintained.

Location:  Topeka (Shawnee County)

Compensation

Hourly Pay Rate: $18.25

Employment Benefits:

• First day of employment coverage under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) for medical and prescription drug coverage and dental plan.
• Additional voluntary options including vision, hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness insurance plans and flexible spending accounts.
• SEHP members and their covered family members have access to the HealthQuest Health Center at 9^th and Kansas Avenue in Topeka for in person and virtual health care services.
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities - 2 positions available

Position Summary: This position investigates complaints of alleged discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations under the Kansas Act Against Discrimination and the Kansas Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Employment cases may also be dual-filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and/or other applicable federal statutes.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: This position processes all assigned cases from start to finish, including, but not limited to, interviewing parties to the complaint; interviewing witnesses; determining, requesting and reviewing relevant files and records; preparing case progress reports; maintaining the investigative file; and writing the final summary of each case. Makes recommendations of "Probable Cause" or "No Probable Cause" for final determination by a Commissioner. Investigations are conducted in a thorough, neutral, fact-finding manner. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: One year experience in human resources, public or business administration, criminal justice or law, communications, psychology or social work. Education in communications, psychology, social work, public or business administration, criminal justice or law may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Licensing & Certification: Possess and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training or experience in State and Federal anti-discrimination laws, specifically the Kansas Act Against Discrimination, the Kansas Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and/or other applicable federal statutes.
• Two years of experience interviewing individuals
• Two years of experience in reading, interpreting, and applying regulations and/or statutes
• Ability to interview individuals or gather facts using investigative techniques
• Ability to review, analyze, and summarize large quantities of written information
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to recognize and fix errors without direction
• Ability to handle stress and work with members of the public, who are frustrated due to their own situation, in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to develop positive strategies to meet goals and objectives, often under the stress of deadlines and multi-tasking with multiple cases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook and Teams.
• Fluency in Spanish speaking and reading