Introduction
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) is the agency responsible for enforcement of anti-discrimination and civil rights laws for the State of Maryland. MCCR is charged with investigating and administratively processing complaints that allege discrimination in employment housing public accommodation health services commercial leasing and the States commercial non-discrimination policy.
GRADE
17
LOCATION OF POSITION
William Schaefer Tower 6 St Paul St. Balt MD 21202
POSITION DUTIES
A Civil Rights Officer Advanced/Lead is the advanced or lead level of investigating alleged discrimination complaints and negotiating agreements to settle discrimination complaints in housing employment public accommodation State contracts Health Services and leasing of commercial property.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Case Processing & Fact Finding Services
Review discrimination complaints
Draft documents including but not limited to complaints correspondence to the parties and subpoenas
Conduct interviews with both parties and relevant witnesses
Provide testimony at court proceedings
Draft comprehensive written findings of decisions
Schedule fact finding sessions
Coordinate day-of fact-finding services
Administrative Duties:
Formulate recommendations to the Unit Supervisor
Prepare thoroughly review and analyze statistical reports pertaining to investigations and fact-finding services
Ensure consistent and orderly maintenance of all case files databases and records
Track compliance for pending case closures or outstanding agreement conditions
Assign and review work of Civil Rights Officers I II and III
Interview and select new employee
Train new employees in the Civil Rights Officer I II and III classifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Five years of professional experience investigating alleged discrimination complaints and negotiating agreements to settle discrimination complaints in housing employment and public accommodations.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and one year of professional work experience investigating alleged discrimination complaints and negotiating to settle discrimination complaints in housing employment and public accommodations for the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute additional years of administrative staff work experience on a year-to-year basis for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in General Legal and Administrative classifications or General Legal and Administrative specialty codes in the Legal field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your experience.
1. Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying State and Federal civil rights laws (e;g; title VII ADA FHA Title VI ADEA MD State Government Article 20 etc.).
2. Experience with investigative procedures case management systems and evidentiary standards.
3. Experience leading mentoring and motivating diverse investigative teams in a high-volume mission-driven environment.
4. Alternative Dispute Resolution experience.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Department of Budget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division 301 W. Preston St. Baltimore MD application materials must be received in our officeby theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.