Human Relations Representative 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania•Dauphin County, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position enforces the provisions of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act by investigating and conciliating complaints of discrimination primarily in employment and public accommodations alleged to have occurred because of a protected class such as race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, familial status, disability, and/or retaliation. As a Human Relations Representative 1, you will investigate and conciliate complaints of alleged discrimination primarily in employment and public accommodations, assess jurisdiction, draft and investigate complaints of discrimination, and serve as the facilitator of the settlement process by communicating settlement proposals.

Requirements

One year as a Human Relations Representative Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
One year of professional administrative investigative, criminal investigative, regulatory investigative, civil rights, or human rights experience involving gathering evidence, interviewing, and reporting investigative findings; and a bachelor’s degree that includes 12 credits in human resources, labor management relations, civil rights, social work, social justice, public policy, public administration, or a related field; or
An equivalent combination of training and experience that includes 12 college credits in human resources, labor management relations, civil rights, social work, social justice, public policy, public administration, or a related field.
Meet the PA residency requirement.
Be able to perform essential job functions.
Conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.
Pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

Investigate and conciliate complaints of alleged discrimination primarily in employment and public accommodations.
Assess jurisdiction.
Draft and investigate complaints of discrimination.
Serve as the facilitator of the settlement process by communicating settlement proposals.