Gathers all available evidence necessary to render a recommended determination as to findings of an investigation into an alleged violation of the Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance, any Fairfax County Personnel Regulations, and/or ADA Compliance. Duties include:Writes recommended investigative findings incorporating the applicable civil rights legal precedents for the director's signature. Interprets and applies civil rights legal precedents during the negotiation conferences so that parties... more details
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Gathers all available evidence necessary to render a recommended determination as to findings of an investigation into an alleged violation of the Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance, any Fairfax County Personnel Regulations, and/or ADA Compliance. Duties include:
Writes recommended investigative findings incorporating the applicable civil rights legal precedents for the director's signature.
Interprets and applies civil rights legal precedents during the negotiation conferences so that parties know their rights and responsibilities pursuant to the ordinance and applicable federal law.
Prepares letters of notification and requests for information so that complaints are promptly served on parties.
Conducts telephone and in-person interviews, reviews documents, and performs onsite investigations in an effort to determine whether a violation of the Human Rights Ordinance has occurred.
Analyzes the allegation and merits of complaints and determines the applicable legal remedies.
Mediates and conciliates voluntary settlement agreements as resolutions to filed complaints.
Writes settlement agreements for the director's and the commission's approval.
Conducts telephone and face-to-face intake interviews as needed.
Evaluates the nature of the alleged claims, refers the individual to the appropriate county, state, federal or private organizations to assist with the individual's problems.
Counsels the individual about his/her rights pursuant to the ordinance.
Explains the Office of Human Rights and Equity Program's complaint procedures.
Drafts the complaint for the complainant's signature.
Interprets county regulations and federal laws to provide counsel and assistance to managers, county staff and the public on EEO matters.
Develops investigative plans.
Presides over fact-finding conferences.
Participates in formal conciliation conferences and testifies at Human Rights Commission hearings and in court proceedings.
Note: This job announcement may be used to fill multiple current and future full-time Human Rights Specialist II vacancies.
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
Conducts initial interviews over the phone or face-to-face with claimants to determine the nature and merit of alleged claims;
Counsels complainants, respondents and others on their rights pursuant to the Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance and explains the investigative process;
Develops investigation plans;
Requests information pertinent to claims;
Conducts field interviews;
Presides over fact-finding conferences;
Prepares report of investigation findings, citing violations of applicable laws and ordinances based on an analysis of investigation findings, applicable statutes, legal precedents and relevant case law;
Conducts negotiations between parties to attempt to achieve a settlement prior to a formal cause/no cause proceeding;
Participates in formal conciliation conferences and testifies at Human Rights Commission hearings and in court proceedings.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.)
Considerable knowledge of applicable federal civil rights laws and the Fairfax County Human Rights Ordinance;
Ability to perform legal research, interpret laws, regulations, legal precedents and court cases;
Ability to prepare comprehensive, legally accurate reports;
Ability to handle complex negotiations with tact, resourcefulness and good judgement;
Ability to provide guidance and mentoring support to lower level Human Rights Specialists;
Ability to interact with individuals from various racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups;
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to") Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in personnel administration, public administration, human resources, management, sociology, ethnic studies or a related field, plus two years of experience in civil rights or human rights compliance, investigation, or administration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior investigative and analytical experience, to include demonstrated experience conducting complex civil rights investigations.
Experience working with public and private civic groups.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to interpret federal, state or local regulations.
Ability to analyze and interpret documentary evidence and witness testimony.
Knowledge of applicable case laws as they relate to human rights.
Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess accurate keyboard skills and the ability to conduct on-site investigations. All staff are required to be able to perform the essential functions of the position. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel Interview and may include a practical exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.
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