Investigator; Human Rights Specialist ; NY HELPS

Investigator (Human Rights Specialist
1) (NY HELPS)

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1) (NY HELPS) role at NYS Division of Human Rights

This range is provided by NYS Division of Human Rights. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$70,579.00/yr - $89,645.00/yr

As an Investigator (Human Rights Specialist
1), the incumbent will perform a variety of field and office activities involved in carrying out anti‑discrimination programs and promoting good community inter‑group relationships. The incumbent will inform complainants, respondents, and witnesses of their rights and responsibilities under the New York State Human Rights Law, and prior to a possible determination of a violation, attempt to help parties reach an acceptable resolution.

Responsibilities also include developing an investigation plan, conducting investigations, preparing investigative reports, and making recommendations on final determinations. The investigator will work with the advisory council, local human relations agencies, and other groups to provide technical assistance or training on the Human Rights Law, give speeches to community groups and organizations, and conduct workshops to foster positive community relationships.

• Seven years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement investigation and the preparation of detailed narrative reports; OR planning, developing, implementing, or enforcing a human rights, civil rights, or housing and community development program; OR conducting discrimination or labor relations investigations; OR litigation; OR any combination of the above experience equal to seven years.
• Substitution: an associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
• For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment, meaning no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications. At a future date, employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non‑competitive employment status converted to competitive status, affording the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State.
  
  While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

This position is eligible for $4,000 location pay.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.