Human Rights Field Rep I/II/III
State of Alaska · Anchorage, AK · 2 mo ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Human Rights Field Representative I/II/III
The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights is seeking a Human Rights Field Representative I/II/III to investigate civil rights violations under AS 18.80. This position is currently under review as part of a classification study; therefore, the title and/or pay range currently assigned may be subject to change upon implementation of this class study.
Responsibilities
- Investigate complaints of discrimination, gather evidence, interview witnesses, analyze facts, and draft findings about whether discrimination occurred.
- Interact significantly with the public for complaint intake (phone and in-person), drafting complaints, contacting respondents, and closing cases.
- Develop and write case investigation plans, write interview reports, and determination letters.
- Manage an ongoing caseload with minimal supervision, and close cases in a timely manner.
- Interact significantly with the public for complaint intake (phone and in-person), drafting complaints, contacting respondents, and closing cases.
- Work independently, maintain professionalism, and demonstrate the ability to work in stressful situations.
- Engage in the Commission's public outreach program, which can involve public speaking and training to small groups.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of: Alaska Human Rights law, Federal Civil Rights law, Legal theory, Theories of discrimination, Principles and techniques of investigation, including interviewing, Basic statistical concepts.
- Skill in: Reading and comprehending statutes and court decisions, Negotiation (specifically, settlement agreements), Effective written and oral communication, Interacting with a wide variety of individuals under stressful situations, Basic and routine math calculations.
- Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
- Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
- Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
- Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Human Rights Field Representative I: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Interpersonal Skills, Reasoning, and Writing.
- Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By: training or experience in communication, interviewing skills and techniques, and gathering, organizing, and reporting data.
- Human Rights Field Representative II: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Reasoning, and Writing.
- Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By: training or professional experience in civil rights law and the principles and techniques of investigation.
- Human Rights Field Representative III: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in Accountability, Influencing/Negotiating, Oral Communication, Organizational Awareness, and Writing.
- Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By: training and professional experience in civil rights law, the principles and techniques of investigation, and negotiating agreements.