Investigator Iii; Civil Rights Oahu

Recruitment Number 26-0184 - The current vacancy positions are permanent, full-time positions with the Department of Labor & Industrial Relations

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 18 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.

Salary: $5,107 to $6,221 per month (SR-20, 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 III level conducts investigations pertaining to an agency's investigative program; prevents and/or detects violations of laws, rules and regulations within an agency's jurisdiction; investigates complaints filed by the public or others; develops and secures information or evidence; prepares reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.

• 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; and
• D. Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.

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 State laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, and access to State-funded services. 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 these positions is to conduct the intake and investigation of discrimination complaints involving employment, real property transactions, public accommodation, access to state-funded services, or any other matter under the HCRC's jurisdiction.

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.

One and one-half (1-1/2) 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; and
• D. Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.

In order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of these positions, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of civil rights laws, rules and regulations pertaining to discrimination and the types of evidence required to prove 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 reasonable cause to support a finding that discrimination has occurred; and make objective recommendations regarding resolutions and appropriate remedies in discrimination cases.

• A. An attorney or hearings examiner whose caseload included civil rights discrimination cases; or
• B. A journey worker personnel specialist…