Impactful Equal Opportunity Investigator

City Of Gainesville, FL; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gainesville is seeking a Community Builder to support Equal Opportunity administration and investigate discrimination claims under the guidance of the Compliance Manager.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, two years of related experience, and strong investigative and communication skills, with a Florida driver's license within 30 days. The role emphasizes training, outreach, and program development for the Gainesville community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in public or business administration, human resource management, pre-law, or related subject, and two (2) years of experience in Equal Opportunity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of investigations 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 conflict resolution techniques and notifies senior staff to resolve disputes before they become formal complaints.
• Recommends counseling and advisement for managers and supervisors on techniques for easing conflict.
• Reviews, analyzes, and updates City policies related to Equal Opportunity.
• Prepares reports and maintains records on investigations, findings, and agreements.

Skills

Investigation

Conflict resolution

Communication

Research & data analysis

Policy knowledge

Excel/Office suite

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public/business administration

2 years Equal Opportunity experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Gainesville is seeking a Community Builder to support Equal Opportunity administration and investigate discrimination claims under the guidance of the Compliance Manager.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, two years of related experience, and strong investigative and communication skills, with a Florida driver's license within 30 days. The role emphasizes training, outreach, and program development for the Gainesville community.