OHR/EEO Investigator
Position Information NOTE:
This is a re-opening to expand the pool of qualified candidates.
If you have already applied for this position, there is no need to re-apply unless you wish to update your application.
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) 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 will have 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 and/or laws; Ability to conduct thorough interviews and interact professionally with staff of all levels; and Ability to multi-task within timelines.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Law Enforcement or related field plus considerable experience in the investigation of OHR/EEO complaints.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Desirables:
Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
Experience developing educational resources on EEO policies, regulations and/or laws; Strong knowledge/comprehension of complex EEO policies, regulations and/or laws; Spanish language skills; Experience conducting training; and/or Advanced knowledge & experience with 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.
Additional Information Hours of work:
40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:
00 am to 5:
00 pm with a flexible schedule.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position.
Please do not give see resume as a response to the questions.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
In order to receive full credit for your experience, please ensure that you have included details of all relevant work experience on your application and have completed the Supplemental Questionnaire in its entirety.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave:
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance:
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance:
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement:
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 How many years or professional experience working in the investigation of OHR/EEO complaints do you have? None Less than 1 year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more 02 Please check ALL boxes which describe your experience as it relates to the desirable
Qualifications:
Experience developing educational resources on EEO policies, regulations and/or laws Strong knowledge/comprehension of complex EEO policies, regulations and/or laws; Experience conducting training Advanced knowledge & experience with MSOffice, MSWord/Excel, PowerPoint, Windows software and Google applications None of the above 03 Do you have experience staffing commissions/public agency advisory groups or boards? Yes No 04 If you answered Yes to question 3, please use the space below to provide details to support your answer.
05 A letter of application is required.
Please use the space below or attach a cover letter 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.
Required Question Agency Arlington County Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511 Arlington, Virginia, 22201 Phone 703-228-3500 Website https:
//careers.
arlingtonva.
us/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This is a re-opening to expand the pool of qualified candidates.
If you have already applied for this position, there is no need to re-apply unless you wish to update your application.
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) 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 will have 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 and/or laws; Ability to conduct thorough interviews and interact professionally with staff of all levels; and Ability to multi-task within timelines.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Sociology, Psychology, Law Enforcement or related field plus considerable experience in the investigation of OHR/EEO complaints.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Desirables:
Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
Experience developing educational resources on EEO policies, regulations and/or laws; Strong knowledge/comprehension of complex EEO policies, regulations and/or laws; Spanish language skills; Experience conducting training; and/or Advanced knowledge & experience with 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.
Additional Information Hours of work:
40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:
00 am to 5:
00 pm with a flexible schedule.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position.
Please do not give see resume as a response to the questions.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
In order to receive full credit for your experience, please ensure that you have included details of all relevant work experience on your application and have completed the Supplemental Questionnaire in its entirety.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website:
www.
arlingtonva.
us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement.
The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave:
Vacation leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
Leave accrual increases every three years until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly.
There are eleven paid holidays each year.
Health and Dental Insurance:
Three group health insurance plans are offered - a network open access plan, a point-of-service plan, and a health maintenance organization.
A group dental insurance plan is also offered.
The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.
A discount vision plan is provided for eye care needs.
Life Insurance:
A group term policy of basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees.
The benefit is one times annual salary.
Additional life insurance is available with rates based on the employee's age and smoker/non-smoker status.
Retirement:
The County offers three vehicles to help you prepare for retirement:
a defined benefit plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).
The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.
You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan.
General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.
5% of pay.
Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
The County also contributes to this plan.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.
2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)).
The County also matches your 457 contribution, up to $20 per pay period, in this plan.
The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to set aside money on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.
New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your base pay.
Other
Benefits:
The County also offers health, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; long-term care insurance; tuition assistance; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other employee benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.
They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.
Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
01 How many years or professional experience working in the investigation of OHR/EEO complaints do you have? None Less than 1 year 1 but less than 2 years 2 but less than 3 years 3 years or more 02 Please check ALL boxes which describe your experience as it relates to the desirable
Qualifications:
Experience developing educational resources on EEO policies, regulations and/or laws Strong knowledge/comprehension of complex EEO policies, regulations and/or laws; Experience conducting training Advanced knowledge & experience with MSOffice, MSWord/Excel, PowerPoint, Windows software and Google applications None of the above 03 Do you have experience staffing commissions/public agency advisory groups or boards? Yes No 04 If you answered Yes to question 3, please use the space below to provide details to support your answer.
05 A letter of application is required.
Please use the space below or attach a cover letter 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.
Required Question Agency Arlington County Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511 Arlington, Virginia, 22201 Phone 703-228-3500 Website https:
//careers.
arlingtonva.
us/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
|
|
 | |
