DSHS OOS Civil Rights InvestigatorAre you passionate about employment civil rights work? Do you thrive on the opportunity to be a change agent toward employment equity? If that is you, then bring your drive, innovation, and expertise to work every day to play a critical role in advocating for justice and equity in our workplace and for those served by DSHS.The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Office of Justice and Civil Rights (OJCR) are looking for a Civil Rights Investigator.You'll be responsible for leading and managing complex civil rights employee investigations based on DSHS Administrative Policy 18.66, 20.01 and other policies as applicable and provides professional specialized expert-level investigations based on allegations received by the OJCR. You'll also oversee investigations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints to ensure DSHS programs and activities are free from unlawful discrimination/retaliation, to avoid potential lawsuits against the agency.The majority of this work will be performed remotely and can be done from outside the State of Washington (within the USA). However, some work may require an in-person element and occasional infrequent travel may be required. With management pre-approval, associated travel costs within policy guidelines will be paid and/or reimbursed by the program.Some of What You'll DoConduct complex, sensitive and/or high-profile civil rights personnel investigations which impacts agency litigation riskCollect and objectively analyze evidence as it relates to department policies and proceduresConsult with and conduct debrief meetings with Appointing Authorities, Risk Management Representatives, Human Resources to include providing information and gathering subject matter expert information surrounding casesApply expert knowledge of civil rights laws and strategies to compile and review evidence and produce clear, concise, complete and responsive EEOC Position StatementsRespond to inquiries regarding civil rights laws and their application.Who we Want As Our Newest TeammateKnowledgeBachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or related field AND Minimum three years of experience with employment civil rights laws. Minimum five years' experience in conducting employment related investigations.OR Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, or Masters degree in business administration, public administration, or related field AND Minimum two years of experience with employment civil rights laws. Minimum three years of experience in conducting employment related investigations.OR Equivalent professional experience/education.Skills and AbilitiesExperience in a legal or investigative setting requiring a high degree of knowledge of legal or investigative concepts, issues, and analysis.Professional experience and training in investigative/paralegal/law enforcement work.Professional experience and training in analysis of complex issues and data analysis.Demonstrated ability to author clear concise, thorough and grammatically correct writings.Knowledge and clear understanding of employment civil rights laws pertaining to harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.To Apply—Completed ApplicationResumeCover LetterOur Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.Questions about job number 10503? Contact ****** to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. 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