Job Description

:

Description

The ideal candidate is passionate about ensuring equity in the workplace and is an excellent communicator. A strong understanding of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to employment discrimination and equal opportunity is preferred.

Our Equal Opportunity Office is searching for a kind and compassionate Investigator to join their team. If you're enthusiastic about creating an inclusive workplace and are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Please note that this is an in-training position. Qualifications and salary ranges for both the HRC3 and HRC4 level positions have been listed.

Duties

This position gives you a unique chance to utilize your investigative and equal opportunity consulting skills while working with a compassionate team of professionals. In response to complex and sensitive discrimination complaints, you will investigate and gather necessary information to produce reports with findings and provide recommendations for action. A passion for equity will be essential to your success as you consult with and advise managers on intricate equal opportunity processes and procedures. This position has the choice of full-time in-person work located in Olympia, a hybrid schedule, or full-time telework.

Some of what you will do:

• Investigate employee discrimination complaints, write investigation reports, provide recommendations for action, and maintain records.
• Investigate and draft responses to discrimination complaints filed with external enforcement agencies, on behalf of the State-Level Equal Opportunity (EO) Officer.
• Provide EO and nondiscrimination technical assistance to ESD managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Research and provide interpretation and advice to agency staff and management regarding state and federal EO rules, laws, policies, and procedures.
• Stay current and maintain a good understanding of nondiscrimination and Human Resources policy and procedures.

To request a full , click here

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

To be hired at the HRC3 level:

(Salary Range: $66,012 - $88,800 annually)

Two (2) years of equal opportunity or equity/diversity/inclusion consulting and/or professional human resource experience.

AND

A Bachelor's degree with focus on social or organizational behavioral sciences, business, human resources, or related field

OR

A combination of education and/or relevant experience that totals six (6) or more years.

To be hired at the HRC4 level:

(Salary Range: $72,924 - $98,040 annually)

Three (3) years of equal opportunity or equity/diversity/inclusion consulting and/or professional human resource experience

AND

A Bachelor's degree with focus on social or organizational behavioral sciences, business, human resources, or related field

OR

A combination of education and/or relevant experience that totals seven (7) or more years.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to employment discrimination and equal opportunity.
• Experience conducting employment discrimination investigations.

Additional Requirements of Employment:

• Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) Claim & Benefit Information Review.

Please submit your Cover Letter, and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.

Please submit ONLY the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.

Supplemental Information

Why work with us? Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.

Opportunity for All

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Katie Swanson (360)742-8208, or the Talent Acquisition Team . If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.

**This organization participates in E-Verify**(Download PDF reader)

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Second job, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours

Similar Jobs