Hum Rgts Compliance Enfmt Officer I
About The Position
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) is the premier civil/human rights agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The mission of the Commission is to eradicate discrimination in the Commonwealth through enforcement of the Kentucky Civil Rights Act. To do this, the agency receives, investigates, and litigates complaints of discrimination. KCHR looks for individuals who have a demonstrated passion for civil rights and years of experience working in civil rights and justice-oriented positions, on behalf of Kentucky’s protected classes. We seek persons who understand and are driven by the belief that all Kentuckians deserve to be treated equally, in relation to housing, employment and public accommodations, no matter who they are. This Position provides investigative and enforcement services to assure compliance with laws and regulations administered by the Human Rights Commission in accordance with KRS 344. Under the guidance of a Human Rights Enforcement Officer II, this position conducts preliminary investigations to evaluate allegations of discrimination submitted to the Kentucky Human Rights Commission; and performs other duties as required.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
- One year of experience involving the investigation, interpretation, or enforcement in human rights activities, OR one year of legal research, administrative, labor relations, or community organization work.
- Graduate study will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Additional experience in one of the above-mentioned fields will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- NONE (Special Requirements)
Responsibilities
- Conducts thorough, timely and impartial investigations of complaints.
- Secures documents and evidence needed for the investigation. Compiles statistics through interviews and witnesses.
- Prepares a proposed determination on each assigned case, using evidence from both parties, forming the nucleus for the recommendations on findings.
- Consults with Legal Staff on conclusions to be drawn from evidence.
- Prepares detailed and clearly written reports.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
