HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Rights InvestigatorUpdated: March 2024
CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Posi�on Title: Human Rights Inves�gator
Department: City Manager’s Office
Division: Equity and Human Rights
Supervisor: Human Rights Coordinator & Equity Director
FLSA: Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 15
Job Number: 1507
Job Summary
Inves�gates complaints alleging unlawful discrimina�on and makes ini�al determina�on on the
merits. Assists in planning and coordina�ng office goals including key related equity-related
ini�a�ves. Serves as staff and a resource to the human rights commission in the coordinator’s
absence.
Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Receives, processes, and inves�gates complaints alleging discrimina�on, conducts legal
research and prepares findings as to whether probable cause exists on complaints.
• Conducts interviews, site visits, writes interrogatories, corresponds with par�es involved
in a complaint, and writes inves�ga�ve summaries.
• Assists the public as it relates to unlawful discrimina�on in the areas covered by the
human rights ordinance and makes referrals to appropriate agencies as needed.
• Conducts legal research, recent court opinions, and reviews federal agency guidance and
regula�ons.
• Prepares specialized correspondence on civil rights, social jus�ce, and human rights.
• Makes public presenta�ons and conducts trainings on civil rights.
• Keeps human rights coordinator updated on current open files and inves�ga�ons as well
as trends.
• Assists with the human rights commission.
• Dra�s recommenda�ons and updates on the human rights ordinance.
• Works with all departments to maintain consistency and professionalism and provides a
“seamless” service to the public and other agencies.
• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other related du�es as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and two years of related
experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combina�on of
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educa�on and experience. Degree in Human Resources, Poli�cal Science, Social
Sciences, Civil Rights, or related.
• Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record required. Must be 18
years of age. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• Master’s degree from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and two to four years of
related experience; or Juris of Doctorate from an accredited educa�onal ins�tu�on and
two years of related experience; and/or equivalent combina�on of educa�on and
experience. Experience in legal field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es
• Ability to add, subtract, mul�ply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common frac�ons, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in
writen, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to compute rate, ra�o, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situa�ons.
• Ability to effec�vely present informa�on and respond to ques�ons from groups of
managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confiden�ality.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es.
• Ability to remain an impar�al fact finder, collect and analyze data, and summarize and
produce writen findings.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of civil rights law, interviewing, and inves�ga�ve techniques.
• Skill in legal research, oral and writen communica�on.
• Skill in media�on and de-escala�on techniques.
• Skill in observing, reading, and interpre�ng legally writen materials.
• Skill in performing mathema�cal func�ons in order to interpret sta�s�cal data.
• Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word,
Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regula�ons.
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands
and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or
crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception
and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Du�es are generally performed in
an office se�ng with a controlled environment. The job requires si�ng for extended periods of
�me and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situa�ons and significant
work pace pressure. Ability to travel in the community and atend evening and weekend
mee�ngs.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Geoff Fruin, City Manager (4/2024)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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