Civil Rights Investigator - Cincinnati

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct intake with charging parties relative to Chapter 4112 of Ohio Revised Code by letter, telephone or in person regarding general information for submitting charges of alleged discrimination.
• Prepare charge affidavits and intake interview forms, evaluate forms to ascertain jurisdiction under Chapter 4112 of Ohio Revised Code (e.g., employment, public accommodation, credit) and define basis of discrimination (i.e., race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, age or ancestry).
• Investigate single‑issue charges of discrimination (excluding cases involving allegations of housing discrimination and sexual harassment), gather evidence and conduct onsite and/or fact‑finding conferences with complainants, witnesses, and respondents; also investigate moderately difficult cases excluding housing and sexual harassment (multiple bases of discrimination involving more than two, but fewer than many related issues dealing with employers, business, unions, public accommodations, credit agencies and higher education institutions).
• Counsel complainants, interview respondents and witnesses, collect information, testimony, records and other documentation related to discrimination complaints and conduct onsite interviews and fact‑finding conferences with complainants, witnesses, respondents, attorneys, maintaining a satisfactory level of production to meet contractual obligations established by agency and federal funding sources.
• Contact witnesses and respondents and handle depositions relative to charges; obtain documents from charging parties and respondents that serve as evidence; prepare subpoenas; verify and cross‑check all documentation submitted as authentic; prepare legal documents in order to investigate unlawful acts.
• Analyze all material and data relative to case and submit preliminary information on case form or prepare reports of findings for submission to supervisor.
• Operate personal computer/video display terminal to enter and/or retrieve information and/or produce/generate reports and/or other materials as needed.
• Perform clerical tasks relative to investigation and follow‑up (e.g., respond to inquiries, copy records, update case files).
• Assist in preparing conciliation agreements, consent orders and settlement agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., respond to public inquiries received by telephone and/or writing; compile and evaluate information; update files; schedule conferences and/or informational hearings; prepare reports about prior recommendations when charging party requests reconsideration; assist in training new civil rights investigators; participate in establishing investigative procedures for unit); attend training, seminars, and required meetings.

Completion of associate program coursework or undergraduate core coursework in human resources, business administration, public administration, liberal arts or related field of study; 3 months training or 3 months experience in investigation methods & techniques; 3 months training or 3 months experience in interviewing; 3 months training or 3 months experience in human relations, public relations or equivalent experience in dealing with the general public; 3 months training or 3 months experience in operation of personal computer/video display terminal.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: $24.16 to $30.55

Schedule:

Full‑time, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio