Human Rights Field Representative III

POSITION:   HUMAN RIGHTS FIELD REPRESENTATIVE III (INVESTIGATOR)

SALARY:     $5,011.00 per month (Range 18), Partially Exempt Position

LOCATION:  Anchorage, Alaska

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Received by August 4, 2017, 5:00 P.M.

 The Alaska State Commission For Human Rights Is Seeking a Qualified Individual To Investigate And Resolve Discrimination Cases.

The Human Rights Commission is an executive branch agency within the State of Alaska, Office of the Governor established under the Alaska Human Rights Law, AS 18.80.  The Commission is seeking an investigator (Human Rights Field Representative III) to investigate complaints of discrimination, gather evidence and conduct witness interviews, analyze facts, make findings about whether discrimination has occurred, draft complaints and determination letters, conduct intakes, and manage an ongoing caseload. This position requires a high degree of professionalism and the ability to work independently, as well as skill in conducting impartial and prompt investigations, analyzing evidence in light of relevant law, and preparing clear and comprehensive written and oral investigative reports. Please see the detailed position description for more information about this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of anti-discrimination law is preferred.  One year of experience as a Human Rights Field Representative II with the State or the equivalent elsewhere is required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION:

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a professional writing sample of approximately one thousand words in length by the closure date of 8/4/17 at 5:00 pm.

TO APPLY:

Applicants must apply through Workplace Alaska on the State of Alaska’s Website at www.workplace.alaska.gov.  For assistance call 800-587-0430.  Detailed Classification Specifications are also available on Workplace Alaska. 

 CONTACT INFORMATION:

Alaska State Commission for Human Rights

800 A Street, Suite 204

Anchorage, AK 99501

Fax (907) 278-8588

scott.damerow@alaska.gov

 The Office of the Governor complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 465-3897 in Juneau or (907) 465-3514 (TTY). The Office of the Governor is an equal opportunity employer.

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