JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is hiring an Investigation Specialist who will be responsible for workplace misconduct investigations that includes, but is not limited to employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace conflict, and performance related complaints. This role will also be responsible for training leaders on investigation policy, procedure, and best practices.
This position will also analyze investigation trends, identify systemic issues, and contribute to proactive risk mitigation strategies that align with the DCYF’s mission, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities may include:

• Investigate complaints of discrimination based upon protected class listed in the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and amendments, and DCYF non-discrimination policy.
• Investigate all HR/LR policy violations, misconduct, and performance-related complaints for supervisor and individual contributor level staff.
• Design and facilitate agency wide training on policy interpretation, documentation practices, and informal conflict resolution process in partnership with EOAD, HR, and Compliance.

*TO FACILITATE PROPER CREDITING, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR RESUME CLEARLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THE AREAS LISTED AND INDICATES THE BEGINNING AND ENDING MONTH AND YEAR FOR EACH JOB HELD.*

Three (3) years* professional experience conducting employment misconduct investigations related to equal opportunity laws, human resource policies, or conducting civil rights investigations laws, regulations, and practices.

EXPERIENCE MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING:

• Training in or experience conducting investigations and performing mediation and/or other forms of dispute resolution.
• Conducting full-cycle workplace investigations, including intake, complainant and respondent interviews, witness interviews, evidence review, analysis, and written findings.
• Strong research skills, written, and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail to support decision making and effectiveness.
• Knowledge and/or experience with legal research and investigation strategies necessary to conduct complex investigations.
• Ability to identify legally relevant facts and apply relevant law and policies to facts.
• Knowledge of affirmative action, equal opportunity, civil rights, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Establish, organize, and maintain record keeping systems and procedures.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational management, law, public policy or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Master’s degree in human resources, organizational management, law, public policy or related field may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years professional experience conducting employment misconduct investigations.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or similar law degree from accredited law school.
• EEO Investigator Certification or/other EEO related certification.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

• Reference check
• Criminal Background check
• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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THE WORK YOU’LL DO IS MORE THAN JUST A JOB.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

• Telework within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available. Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval. Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location.

Responsibilities may include:

• Investigate complaints of discrimination based upon protected class listed in the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and amendments, and DCYF non-discrimination policy.
• Investigate all HR/LR policy violations, misconduct, and performance-related complaints for supervisor and individual contributor level staff.
• Design and facilitate agency wide training on policy interpretation, documentation practices, and informal conflict resolution process in partnership with EOAD, HR, and Compliance