Investigator HR/EEO

at  Arlington County VA

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Arlington County requires all applicants to fully complete each section of the application, including the supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Arlington County seeks a result-oriented, self-starter to join the County Manager’s Human Rights Office (OHR) as an OHR/EEO Investigator. This position will conduct investigations into sensitive Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and other complaints of discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity/expression religion, national origin, marital status, disability familial status and age in the areas of public and/or private sector employment, housing, education, public accommodation and credit.

Specific duties include:

• Conducting investigations into OHR/EEO complaints of discrimination, harassment, and other workplace complaints in an efficient, neutral, prompt, thorough, and professional manner;
• Developing investigative plans, interviewing complainants and witnesses;
• Negotiating to resolve complaints;
• Analyzing evidence and determining relevancy, materiality and veracity;
• Preparing clear, thorough, well-reasoned reports; Interpreting OHR/EEO policies, regulations, laws;
• Researching best practices and staying abreast of EEOC guidelines;
• Developing and conducting trainings on EEO topics including preparation and delivery of virtual presentations;
• Providing support for special programs and commission meetings; and
• Using tact, effective communication and political acumen to support and communicate with Commissioners, patrons, management and personnel.

The ideal candidate for this position is independent, a self-starter and has the following:

• 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, regulations;
• Ability to conduct thorough interviews and interact professionally with staff of all levels; and
• Ability to multi-task within timelines.

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Personnel Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Law or related field plus considerable experience leading/investigating OHR/EEO complaints and writing decisions.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience can be substituted for the educational requirement. Additional education can be substituted for the experience requirement.

Desirables: Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Ability to be proactive in independently handling caseload and meeting deadlines;
• Experience independently drafting written investigative EEO reports;
• Strong knowledge/comprehension of complex EEO policies, regulations and/or laws;
• Spanish language skills; and/or
• Advanced knowledge & experience with SharePoint, MS Teams, MSOffice, MSWord/Excel, PowerPoint, Windows software and Google applications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A letter of application is required. Please use the space in the Supplemental Questionnaire or attach a cover letter to your application that addresses how your education, training, and experience meet the Selection Criteria as stated in the job announcement Minimum Qualifications as well as the statements in the Desirable section of the job announcement. Your application should include a sample investigative report you independently drafted. If selected for an interview, you may be required to write a short sample investigative report portion during your interview.

• Conducting investigations into OHR/EEO complaints of discrimination, harassment, and other workplace complaints in an efficient, neutral, prompt, thorough, and professional manner;
• Developing investigative plans, interviewing complainants and witnesses;
• Negotiating to resolve complaints;
• Analyzing evidence and determining relevancy, materiality and veracity;
• Preparing clear, thorough, well-reasoned reports; Interpreting OHR/EEO policies, regulations, laws;
• Researching best practices and staying abreast of EEOC guidelines;
• Developing and conducting trainings on EEO topics including preparation and delivery of virtual presentations;
• Providing support for special programs and commission meetings; and
• Using tact, effective communication and political acumen to support and communicate with Commissioners, patrons, management and personnel