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Human Rights Investigator - State of Illinois - Chicago, IL

Human Rights Investigator I
Human Rights Department, State of Illinois
Chicago, IL


Closing Date/Time: Thu. 04/07/16 5:00 PM Central Time
Salary: $3,969.00 - $5,913.00 monthly

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Cook County Zone 1, Illinois
Number of Vacancies: 11
Plan/BU: RC062
Bid ID#: 16-11
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/illinois/default.cfm?action=viewjob&JobID=1393112&headerfooter=1&WDDXJobSearchParams=

Under direct supervision of an investigations supervisor, investigates and evaluates simple to moderately complex charges of employment and public accommodations discrimination; conducts fact-finding conferences; submits detailed reports to supervisor for technical review and approval; counsels parties and attempts to negotiate settlements or define suggested settlement terms of the parties to the charge (with supervisory review of written terms); explains and interprets the Human Rights Act, agency investigation procedures and rules and regulations applicable to the case. Serves an initial training period under immediate supervision.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college preferably with coursework in business, public, or personnel administration or social sciences. Requires elementary knowledge of human rights' issues, the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, the ability to analyze information and make recommended decisions, and the ability to acquire investigative skills.

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact:

8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m, Department of Human Rights, 100 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606, Suite 10-100, Contact Person: Janice Woods-Wills, 312-814-6283. Fax:312-814-6251.

How to Apply:
Click Here for Applicant Information and Grading Procedures
This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

Additional Documentation for Human Rights Investigator I:

Class Specification
Additional Title and Exam Information
Test Information Guide

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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.