Investigator HR/EEO

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Rights Office seeks a result-oriented, self-starting Human Rights/Equal Employment Opportunity (HR/EEO) Investigator. The investigator conducts investigations into EEO complaints alleging discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, familial status, or age. Investigations may concern public- or private-sector employment, housing, education, public accommodation, and credit.

The role develops investigative plans, interviews complainants and witnesses, analyzes evidence, and prepares clear, thorough, well-reasoned reports. It also involves negotiating between parties to resolve complaints, interpreting relevant policies and laws, researching best practices, and staying current on EEOC guidelines. The investigator develops and delivers training on EEO topics, including virtual presentations, and supports special programs and commission meetings. The position requires tact, effective communication, and political acumen when working with Commissioners, patrons, management, and personnel.

The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible schedule. Occasional evening work is required to attend commission meetings. Some telework is available with supervisor approval. A pre-employment criminal records check will include criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Personnel Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Law, or a related field; additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Considerable experience leading or investigating OHR/EEO complaints and writing decisions; additional education may substitute for the experience requirement.
• Ability to comprehend and assess complex EEO and human rights issues.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, analytical written investigative reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant EEO policies and regulations.
• Ability to conduct thorough interviews and interact professionally with staff at all levels.
• Ability to multitask within timelines.
• Submit a sample investigative report independently drafted. Applicants selected for an interview may be required to write a short sample investigative report portion during the interview.
• Address in the supplemental questionnaire or a cover letter how education, training, and experience meet the selection criteria.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing several caseloads and meeting deadlines.
• Experience independently drafting written investigative EEO reports.
• Strong knowledge or comprehension of complex EEO policies, regulations, and/or laws.
• Spanish language skills.
• Advanced experience using SharePoint, MS Teams, MS Office, MS Word/Excel, PowerPoint, Windows software, and Google applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop investigative plans and interview complainants and witnesses.
• Negotiate between parties to resolve discrimination complaints.
• Analyze evidence and determine its relevancy, materiality, and veracity.
• Prepare clear, thorough, and well-reasoned investigative reports, interpreting OHR/EEO policies, regulations, and laws.
• Research best practices and stay abreast of EEOC guidelines.
• Develop and conduct training on EEO topics, including preparing and delivering virtual presentations.
• Provide support for special programs and commission meetings.
• Use tact, effective communication, and political acumen to support and communicate with Commissioners, patrons, management, and personnel.
• Comprehend and assess complex EEO and human rights issues, conduct thorough interviews, interact professionally with staff at all levels, and manage multiple tasks within timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level