Investigator Iv; Civil Rights Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-0185

The current vacancy positions are permanent, full-time positions with the Department of Labor & Industrial Relations.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 15 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. Positions in the Investigator series perform and/or supervise investigations concerned with suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations or other legal requirements.

The Investigator IV level independently performs and/or supervises investigations involving suspected or actual violations of civil, administrative and/or criminal laws, rules, regulations, or other legal requirements within an agency's jurisdiction; determines case approach and gathers supporting evidence or information; prepares reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.

The current vacancy positions are located in the Investigation Section of the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC), Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR).

The HCRC is responsible for the enforcement of the State's laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, and access to state-funded services under Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapters 368, 489, 515, and Part I of 378. The Investigation Section provides staff support to the HCRC in the intake, investigation and informal complaint resolution relating to alleged unlawful discriminatory practices.

The purpose of the current positions is to conduct the intake and investigation of complex discrimination complaints involving employment, real property transactions, public accommodations, access to state-funded services, or any other matter under the HCRC's jurisdiction; and perform other related duties as assigned.

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Two and one-half (2-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional investigative experience which demonstrated:

• A. Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data;
• B. Ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions;
• C. Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner;
• D. Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.

In order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of civil rights laws, rules and regulations pertaining to discrimination and the types of evidence required to prove that a violation was committed. Additionally, applicants must possess the ability to recognize patterns or practices which are inherently discriminatory or those which serve as a pretext for discrimination;

detect discrepancies in information and/or distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information/evidence to support or discredit the allegations of discriminatory practices; make evaluative judgments based on the application of statutory or regulatory provisions and administrative procedures in making a determination as to whether there is a reasonable cause to support a finding that discrimination has occurred; and make objective recommendations regarding resolutions and appropriate remedies in discrimination cases.

Therefore, certification of eligibles for this position shall be restricted to applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the class, Investigator IV, and possess SIX (6) MONTHS of professional civil rights-related work experience. Such experience must have provided the applicant with the knowledge and abilities described above.

This experience may have been gained concurrently as part of the above Specialized…