Job Details

The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights is seeking a Human Rights Field Representative II/III to investigate civil rights violations under AS 18.80.

The Human Rights Commission is an independent State of Alaska agency housed administratively within the Office of the Governor. It is charged with investigating discrimination complaints filed by the public in five areas: employment, places of public accommodation, credit and financing, the sale and rental of real property, and government practices. The Commission also educates the public about anti-discrimination laws and works to eradicate discrimination where possible.

The Commission is seeking a Human Rights Field Representative II/III (an "investigator") to investigate complaints of discrimination, gather evidence, interview witnesses, analyze facts, and draft findings about whether discrimination occurred. The position interacts significantly with the public for complaint intake (phone and in-person), drafting complaints, contacting respondents, and closing cases. It also requires developing and writing case investigation plans, writing interview reports, and determination letters. The investigators are required to independently manage an ongoing caseload with minimal supervision and close cases in a timely manner.

Human Rights Field Representative Duties

Human Rights Field Representative II level:

• Answers and documents public inquiries, determines initial jurisdictional thresholds for complaints, and refers inquirers as appropriate.
• Conducts intake interviews with prospective complainants and frames legally sufficient complaints in a concise format.
• Drafts investigative plans, obtains evidence, and interviews witnesses.
• Provides written and oral investigation status updates to parties and other staff.
• Analyzes the evidence and recommends whether a discrimination finding is warranted in a case analysis memorandum.

Human Rights Field Representative III level:

• Performs all tasks of the HRFR I and II with minimal supervision.
• Assigned systemic investigations and expected to mentor and train the HRFR I and II positions.
• Engages early with the parties to conduct resolution conferences, convey settlement offers, and monitor respondent settlement compliance.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Human Rights Field Representative II level:

• Prior law enforcement or civil investigation experience.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of Alaska Human Rights law, Federal Civil Rights law, legal theory, theories of discrimination, principles and techniques of investigation, and basic statistical concepts.
• Skill in reading and comprehending statutes and court decisions, negotiation, effective written and oral communication, and basic math calculations.
• Ability to analyze evidence, conduct fair investigations, and recognize the parties' readiness to reconcile a case.

Human Rights Field Representative III level:

• All the desired knowledge, skill, and ability for the HRFR II position.
• Extensive prior law enforcement or civil investigation experience.
• Expert level knowledge of Alaska Human Rights law and U.S. Civil Rights law.

Legal Employment

The State's on-line recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.

Cover Letter

You are required to attach a professionally formatted cover letter with this application or the application will be regarded as incomplete. The cover letter should address the following:

• State how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Provide a written response to support each of the Skills, Strengths, and Qualifications listed in the Job Description.
• Provide a written statement on your educational background, if applicable.
• Please describe your work experience as it relates to this position.

Required

This position requires the applicant to attach a cover letter addressing the criteria listed above, and a resume. The cover letter should be addressed to Rob Corbisier, Executive Director.

Flexibly Staffed

This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at either the Human Rights Field Representative II or III level depending on the applicant's training and/or experience.

EEO Statement

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) ###-#### in Juneau.