Investigation Specialist

Working Title: Investigation Specialist

Job Class: Investigation Specialist

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 01/20/2026. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.
• Date Posted: 02/11/2026
• Closing Date: 02/24/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: DCYF / DCYF Central Office MAPE
• Division/Unit: GCO / Equal Opportunity and Access Division
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift
• Work Hours:
  
  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position was previously posted 01/13/26 - 01/26/2026. Current applicants need not reapply.

Telework (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is hiring an Investigation Specialist who will be responsible for workplace misconduct investigations that includes, but is not limited to employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace conflict, and performance related complaints. This role will also be responsible for training leaders on investigation policy, procedure, and best practices.

This position will also analyze investigation trends, identify systemic issues, and contribute to proactive risk mitigation strategies that align with the DCYF’s mission, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory obligations.

• Investigate complaints of discrimination based upon protected class listed in the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and amendments, and DCYF non‑discrimination policy.
• Investigate all HR/LR policy violations, misconduct, and performance‑related complaints for supervisor and individual contributor level staff.
• Design and facilitate agency wide training on policy interpretation, documentation practices, and informal conflict resolution process in partnership with EOAD, HR, and Compliance.

Three (3) years of experience conducting employment misconduct investigations related to equal opportunity laws, human resource policies, or conducting civil rights investigations laws, regulations, and practices.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Training in or experience conducting investigations and performing mediation and/or other forms of dispute resolution.
• Conducting full‑cycle workplace investigations, including intake, complainant and respondent interviews, witness interviews, evidence review, analysis, and written findings.
• Knowledge and/or experience with legal research and investigation strategies necessary to conduct complex investigations.
• Knowledge of affirmative action, equal opportunity, civil rights, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Establish, organize, and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.

• Ability to identify legally relevant facts and apply relevant law and policies to facts.
• Strong research skills, written, and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail to support decision…