Investigator (Human Rights Specialist 1) (NY HELPS)

Description Duties

The incumbent would perform a variety of field and office activities involved in carrying out anti-discrimination programs and promoting good community inter-group relationships designed to eliminate tension, conflict and hostility between various social, racial, ethnic and religious groups. Incumbent would be responsible for informing complainants, respondents and witnesses of their rights and responsibilities under the New York State Human Rights Law. Prior to a possible determination of a human rights violation, you would attempt to help parties reach an acceptable resolution. Incumbent would be responsible for developing an investigation plan, conducting investigations, preparing investigative reports and making recommendations on final determinations. Incumbent would work with advisory council, local human relations agencies and other groups in providing technical assistance or training on the Human Rights Law, as well as make speeches to community groups and organizations, and conduct workshops to foster positive community relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Six years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement investigation and the preparation of detailed narrative reports; OR planning, developing, implementing, or enforcing a human rights, civil rights or housing and community development program, OR conducting discrimination or labor relations investigations, OR litigation, OR any combination of the above experience to equal seven years.
• Substitution: An associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized experience.
• Additional Comments: The New York State Division of Human Rights is a nation-leading civil rights enforcement agency tasked with combating hate, bias, and discrimination through the enforcement of the New York State Human Rights Law—one of the most expansive state-level civil rights laws anywhere in the country. The Division is committed to creating an environment where employees and the New Yorkers we serve feel they belong, and the Division knows diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are foundational to every aspect of civil rights work. The Division is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes that diversity in the workforce is critical.

Additional Information

• The New York State Division of Human Rights is a nation-leading civil rights enforcement agency tasked with combating hate, bias, and discrimination through the enforcement of the New York State Human Rights Law—one of the most expansive state-level civil rights laws anywhere in the country.
• The Division is committed to creating an environment where employees and the New Yorkers we serve feel they belong, and the Division knows diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are foundational to every aspect of civil rights work.
• The Division is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes that diversity in the workforce is critical.