EOC Investigator I

State-of-Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Equal Opportunity Commission in Lincoln, NE seeks an Investigator I to conduct independent case work on discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. You will interview, collect evidence, draft charges, and prepare thorough reports with minimal supervision.

The role requires strong writing, analytical thinking, and excellent communication to support public service, benefits, and a team-oriented state agency environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in investigative techniques or case management.
• Ability to draft clear charges and case reports.
• Strong interviewing and information-gathering skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview individuals who file discrimination charges and gather evidence.
• Draft charges and narratives based on interviews and documents.
• Maintain detailed records and support public technical assistance.

Skills

Interviewing

Analytical writing

Case management

Education

Investigative techniques

Inter-group relations

Human resources

Tools

Case management system

Computer skills

Research databases

Job description

The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Equal Opportunity Commission - Agency 67Location:Lincoln, NE, Omaha, NEHiring Rate:$19.470Job Posting:JR2026-00029301 EOC Investigator I (Open)Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):09-30-2026Job Description:Are you passionate about civil rights? Are you motivated by doing the best work you can do with limited supervision? Do you enjoy using your analytical and writing skills daily? Then the Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) Investigator position is a perfect fit for you. As an EOC Investigator, you will be working independently to complete your assigned case load, investigating complaints of alleged unlawful discriminatory practices in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations. You will use your strong writing skills to draft charges, narratives of interviews, and case reports that compile the evidence gathered from the investigation. Your effective communication skills will assist you as you provide technical assistance to the public and conduct investigative interviews.Initial rate of pay of $19.473 as EOC Investigator I. Upon completion of new hire probation, will promote to EOC Investigator II with a rate of pay increase to $22.502.In addition to working with amazing co-workers you will enjoy these other great benefits as a state employee with the Equal Opportunity Commission:13 paid holidaysVacation and sick leave benefits that begin accruing immediately156% state-matched retirement79% employer-paid health insuranceDental and vision insurance plansEmployer-paid $20,000 life insurance policyTuition reimbursementEmployee assistance programPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the federal governmentA collaborative work environmentExamples of work include: interviewing individuals who wish to file charges of discrimination per Nebraska and Federal discrimination statutes; drafting charges and requesting information responsive to the charge filing; conducting detailed interviews and gathering evidence to assist in the determination of whether discrimination occurred; analyzing information and summarizing the information into a written case report; maintaining detailed records, both written and in the case management system; and providing technical assistance to the public.Requirements/QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:EOC Investigator I: Education, coursework, training or experience in investigative techniques, inter-group relations, human resources, or related field.EOC Investigator II: Education, coursework, training or experience in investigative techniques, case management, detailed report writing, inter-group relations, human resources, or related field and experience working as a Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission Investigator I.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of (or ability to acquire knowledge of): The Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission policies and regulations; the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act; the Nebraska Age Discrimination Act; the Equal Pay Act of Nebraska; the Act Providing Equal Enjoyment of Public Accommodations; the Nebraska Fair Housing Act; the methods and procedures involved in handling discrimination complaints; the techniques and procedures used in interviews and investigations; and the resources pertinent to investigations and technical assistance.Skills in : analyzing situations and information concerning employment and housing policies and practices and relating them to relevant statutes and case law; interviewing; conducting settlement discussions; and summarizing evidence into a concise, thorough, written report.Ability to: operate a computer to perform job duties; work efficiently with limited supervision after initial training; plan, structure, and schedule investigative work for filed complaints; complete written reports within established policies and procedures; meet case production and timeliness goals; and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, management, and the public. Driving between offices, or to conduct on-site visits, may be required.If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.