Civil Rights Investigator & Policy Analyst

County of Monterey; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Monterey’s Civil Rights Office seeks a professional to conduct workplace investigations, advise on equitable service, and enforce Federal and State civil rights laws. The role supports intake, interviews, evidence gathering, reporting, and policy implementation in a small, mission-driven team.

Candidates should have strong research, analytical, and communication skills, be adaptable to shifting priorities, and able to handle sensitive or political discussions with tact and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Equal Opportunity, HR, Public or Business Administration, Labor Relations, Political Science, Law or a related field.
• Two years of professional work experience performing research, analysis, and Civil Rights/EEO investigations.
• Strong written and oral communication and report-writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts preliminary intake interviews; ascertains sufficient information to determine if a prima facie discrimination violation exists; counsels complainants on rights and options.
• Receives and investigates formal discrimination complaints; interviews witnesses; analyzes information and writes findings.
• Prepares draft and final written reports of investigative findings for submission to officers and outside agencies.
• Provides advice and technical assistance to departments to ensure compliance with federal/state laws and policies.
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker.

Skills

Investigative procedures

Data analysis

Research methods

Office software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Equal Opportunity, HR, Public or Business Administration, Labor Relations, Political Science, Law or related field

Tools

Office software

Job description

The County of Monterey’s Civil Rights Office seeks a professional to conduct workplace investigations, advise on equitable service, and enforce Federal and State civil rights laws. The role supports intake, interviews, evidence gathering, reporting, and policy implementation in a small, mission-driven team.

Candidates should have strong research, analytical, and communication skills, be adaptable to shifting priorities, and able to handle sensitive or political discussions with tact and