Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator ID-1036

About the Job:

An Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator investigates charges of discrimination in employment filed with the District and with other governmental agencies.

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Additional Job duties include:

• Performs the following duties relative to investigating allegations of discriminatory employment practices as defined by federal and State law:
• Counsels employees on procedural requirements for internal handling of charges of discriminatory employment practices
• Determines the need for internal investigation by evaluating employee allegations of discriminatory employment practices in conjunction with District equal employment policy and applicable laws
• Advises employees alleging discriminatory employment practices of other government agencies' filing requirements
• Formulates a case investigation plan by identifying discrimination issues, applicable case law, nature and scope of evidence, and investigative techniques
• Conducts investigations and witness interviews, obtains affidavits, and examines appropriate records, files, and other sources of data
• Analyzes evidence and writes reports of findings and recommends appropriate action to the supervisor.
• Maintains case records and files.
• Works with other investigative staff members.
• Conducts settlement discussions, attends site visits, fact finding meetings, and settlement conferences with the concerned parties, recommends settlement agreements to the supervisor, and writes disposition closure letters.
• Assists in training other District staff members in conducting equal employment opportunity investigations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with courses in basic statistics, database management, employment law, research methods, or personnel administration. Additional experience in equal employment opportunity activities may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis provided that the requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent is met.

Experience:

Two years of experience advising or conducting equal employment opportunity investigations in areas such as sexual harassment, discrimination towards protected categories (i.e. race, gender, age, disability, national origin, and sexual orientation), retaliation, and reasonable accommodation.

Special:

A valid California Driver License and the availability of private transportation, or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation.

Fluency in a language in addition to English, especially Spanish, is preferable.

Desirable Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Equal Employment Opportunity Investigator position has the analytical and investigative background to be a skilled investigator of claims of Title VII violations. This candidate has excellent writing skills and imparts investigative findings clearly and professionally in reports and summaries. They communicate effectively with individuals and groups of diverse interests and racial and ethnic backgrounds.

They must be able to effectively counsel employees and supervisors regarding complaints and investigations. Furthermore, it is important that this candidate is capable of maintaining positive relationships with external agencies that investigate the District on allegations of discriminatory employment practices. This candidate is familiar with equal employment opportunity investigative techniques and procedures or has significant management or HR experience related to handling employee complaint issues. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines pertinent to EEO and an understanding of merit system concepts and practices.

The ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately to meet required deadlines is crucial due to the high workload of this position. Due to the nature of the role, it is critical that this candidate is vigilant in maintaining confidentiality, and handles claims with tact, discretion, and sophistication—especially with highly political cases.