PRINCIPAL HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATOR 3744
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class is responsible for the
supervision, assignment and execution of investigations for the Suffolk County
Human Rights Commission. Responsibility includes directing and counseling
Investigators in evaluating, investigating and resolving complaints of
discrimination. Confers with an administrative supervisor in the conciliation
of grievances and serves as a representative of the Human Rights Commission at
meetings. The incumbent is expected to exercise a considerable degree of
independent judgment and initiative in the execution of these duties. Work is
reviewed by means of periodic reports, conferences and consultations with an
administrative supervisor. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Receives,
investigates and resolves complaints of discrimination because of race, sex,
marital status, color, age or religion in housing, employment, welfare,
education and other related areas of discrimination;
Assigns
and supervises the activities of the Investigators in resolving complaints of
discrimination;
Counsels
and advises the Investigators regarding their investigations and the
appropriate action to be taken;
Assists in
implementing Human Rights policy and makes appropriate recommendations
concerning the implications of complaints;
Serves as
a representative for the Human Rights Commission at meetings; makes
presentations to various civic groups;
Confers
with an administrative supervisor regarding probable cause of findings,
investigative strategy and conciliation of grievances;
Maintains
records of work performed;
Prepares
written compilations of the Investigator's reports concerning various areas of
discrimination as assigned by the Executive Director.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the various types of discriminatory
practices and effective methods of handling them; thorough knowledge of
federal, state and local civil rights laws governing discrimination; thorough
knowledge of current trends, developments and literature in the area of
discrimination; ability to assign, direct and supervise the activities of
personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to
obtain, evaluate and verify information and to ascertain facts through
investigation; ability to systematically analyze facts and arrive at equitable
and fair conclusions regarding investigations; ability to deal with clients,
witnesses and the public; ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive
reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY
State with a Bachelor’s Degree, and two
(2) years of experience in the investigation of complaints concerning
violations of human rights.
PROMOTIONAL
EITHER:
(a) One (1)
year of permanent competitive status as a Senior Human Rights Investigator; or,
(b) Three (3) years of permanent competitive status as a Human Rights Investigator or Human Rights Investigator (Spanish Speaking).
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive