Equal Opportunity Investigator & Policy Advocate

cityofgainesville; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gainesville is seeking a professional to assist in administering and implementing all aspects of Equal Opportunity. The role focuses on preventing and investigating discrimination under the City’s Equal Opportunity Ordinance and policies, reporting to the Compliance Manager, and supporting policy development.

The position requires strong investigative skills, writing ability (a writing sample during interviews), and collaboration with the EO Director and Legal staff to resolve disputes

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in public/business administration, human resource management, pre-law, or related subject.
• Demonstrated and working knowledge of investigations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigates complaints of discrimination and makes recommendations to the Compliance Manager based on the results of the investigation.
• Acts as the resource person for assigned matters pertaining to complaints of discrimination.
• Monitors/conducts independent research, studies, and surveys, and makes recommendations to the Compliance Manager based on developments in Equal Opportunity.
• Works closely with the Equal Opportunity Director and Legal staff to make recommendations involving complaint resolution and policy implementation.
• Identifies matters requiring the use of conflict resolution techniques and notifies Equal Opportunity Director and/or senior staff to resolve disputes before they become formal equal opportunity complaints.
• Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations for updating City policies and procedures as they relate to Equal Opportunity.
• Prepares required reports and maintains appropriate records on investigations, findings, and agreements.
• Promotes understanding of purpose, policies and programs involving Equal Opportunity throughout the organization and the community.
• Coordinates and assists with the development and delivery of discrimination and harassment training and education programs for both external and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Investigations

Education

Bachelor degree in public/business administration, human resource management, pre-law, or related subject

Job description

City of Gainesville is seeking a professional to assist in administering and implementing all aspects of Equal Opportunity. The role focuses on preventing and investigating discrimination under the City’s Equal Opportunity Ordinance and policies, reporting to the Compliance Manager, and supporting policy development.

The position requires strong investigative skills, writing ability (a writing sample during interviews), and collaboration with the EO Director and Legal staff to resolve disputes