Civil Rights Specialist

City of Davenport (IA) • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

Under direction of the Davenport Civil Rights Commission Director, performs work of considerable difficulty in investigating civil rights complaints, and performs related work as required. This position does require occasional travel and some varied hours. Employees must arrange transportation to and from assigned work areas.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in political science, law, history, or business administration, and two years experience in civil rights law enforcement, requiring knowledge in civil rights laws or investigation, including drafting investigative reports which involve the application of relevant statutes.
• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Six years experience in civil rights law enforcement, requiring knowledge in civil rights laws or investigation, including drafting investigative reports which involve the application of relevant statutes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews complaints filed with the Davenport Civil Rights Commission pursuant to local, state and federal law; identifies the specific basis for complaints; reviews records; identifies, analyzes and reviews evidence received from parties; identifies, obtains, and analyzes comparative evidence; identifies and interviews witnesses.
• Investigates complaints of discrimination; interviews complainants, respondents, and witnesses; collects and analyzes relevant documents.
• Gathers facts through fact-finding interviews, subpoenas, and analysis of records to document and verify the accuracy and authenticity of evidence for use in administrative hearings.
• Applies applicable statutes and legal standards to determine if there is probable cause to believe discrimination occurred.
• Provides accessible, culturally responsive services to parties.
• Provides an efficient and effective written synopsis of complainant's allegations, respondent's evidence, and application of legal standards to same.
• Provides thorough, well-reasoned, and clear written evaluations of law and evidence.
• Enters data and completes reports in associated databases.
• Provides training to the general public. Attends and may be asked to speak at various meetings.
• Analyzes case materials for complaints: compiles and analyzes statistical data relevant to Civil Rights Program; researches specialized projects; conciliates settlements; assists the director in planning and updating procedures.
• Knowledge of blueprint/building plan review.
• Deploys trauma-informed, investigation techniques.
• Investigates complaints of discrimination in the areas of public accommodation, education, employment, and credit.
• Assists with trial court and administrative hearing preparation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and prescription starting at $98.61 per month for family plan.
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension plan.
• 457 Deferred Compensation with City contribution of 2.75% if employee contributes at least 1%.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree