Working Title Housing Investigator

New Hope, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Office of Administrative Hearings

Division

Civil Rights

Job Classification Title

Human Relations Specialist (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC11

About Us

An independent forum for prompt and impartial resolution of administrative law contested cases involving citizens and state agencies investigation of alleged unlawful employment practices in state government and codifying administrative rules.

Description of Work

The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is a quasi-judicial agency established by the NC General Assembly in 1985 to provide a tribunal for prompt and impartial resolution of disputes between citizens and certain state agencies. Within OAH the Civil Rights Division serves as the States EEOC deferral agency for employment discrimination complaints and houses the Human Relations Commission which enforces the State Fair Housing Act and promotes equal opportunity through investigation litigation and outreach.
The Civil Rights Division is investigative in nature tasked with conducting thorough impartial investigations into allegations of discrimination. This includes gathering evidence interviewing witnesses analyzing data and applying state and federal laws to determine compliance. The Division works closely with state and local Human Relations Commissions as well as other agencies to ensure enforcement of civil rights and fair housing laws and to provide education and outreach programs across North Carolina.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Conduct investigations into allegations of discrimination in housing.
Perform pre-investigative activities develop investigative plans and gather evidence through interviews document reviews and data analysis.
Draft requests for information and prepare investigative reports that include findings of fact legal analysis and conclusions based on evidence.
Apply state and federal laws administrative rules and legal precedents to case analysis.
Facilitate dispute resolution and settlement negotiations when appropriate.
Provide training and outreach on fair housing and civil rights laws to stakeholders including government agencies real estate professionals property managers homeowners associations and citizens.
Collaborate with state and local Human Relations Commissions and other stakeholder organizations across North Carolina.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated experience conducting investigations and analyzing complex data.
Strong ability to interpret and apply laws rules and legal precedents.
Excellent written communication skills for technical report writing.
Ability to work effectively with individuals and stakeholder organizations.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Law
- Human resource administration employee relations or labor relations
- Civil rights enforcement human relations or law enforcement
- Social work personnel administration or rehabilitation counseling
- Or related field providing an understanding of property law human relations employment law or investigations
  OR
  An equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Brenda Rowe Cogan

Recruiter Email:

AgencyOffice of Administrative HearingsDivisionCivil RightsJob Classification TitleHuman Relations Specialist (NS)Position NumberGradeNC11About UsAn independent forum for prompt and impartial resolution of administrative law contested cases involving citizens and state agencies investigation of alle...