Investigator III, Grade 25

About The Position“Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $83,556 to 134,086, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.” Investigator III Who We AreThe Office of Human Rights is the agency in Montgomery County Government that protects the civil rights of the people who live and work in the county. We investigate and resolve complaints about unfair workplace practices and discrimination in employment, real estate & housing, and public accommodations (services and transactions offered to the public). In performing our enforcement responsibilities under County Code Chapter 27, the Office manages more than 1,500 inquiries and 250 investigations annually. In partnership with the Human Rights Commission, the Committee Against Hate Violence, the Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation, the Interagency Fair Housing Coordinating Group, and the Emory Grove Task Force, we work to promote equal opportunities through outreach and educational activities, including seminars about housing and employment topics, the Juneteenth celebration, the Human Rights Hall of Fame, and the Friendship Picnic.Who We Are Looking For** This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) current vacancy and any possible future vacancies within the next six months. **The Office of Human Rights is seeking to fill an I nvestigator III position for our team in Rockville, Maryland. We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced professional with an extensive background in conducting intake interviews, preparing and processing complaints, investigating allegations, analyzing evidence, and writing recommended decisions regarding alleged violations under Montgomery County Code worker rights and anti-discrimination laws.What You'll Be Doing Investigators review claims from constituents who believe their workplace rights have been violated or that they have experienced discrimination in employment, housing, or business transactions. Investigators support an equitable and inclusive community by enforcing worker protections and anti-discrimination laws within Montgomery County, MD.Key Responsibilities IncludeConducting interviews and meetings with parties, counsel, and witnesses,Assessing, accepting, or rejecting reported allegations based on Montgomery County Code’s Chapter 27 requirements,Drafting, editing, and finalizing declarations of allegations and charging documents,Informing parties of their legal rights, obligations, and the agency’s processes,Investigating allegations of violations of Montgomery County Code’s Chapter 27,Developing strong written discovery communications,Analyzing and writing recommendations based on documented evidence, Monitoring and managing their assigned caseload through databases,Preparing case records for administrative review, hearing, or court proceeding, Coordinating with other agencies to review the impact of proposed legislation and regulations,Reviewing and revising public information materials and communications, including the County’s website.Assisting with at least two public outreach activities.Performing other job-related duties as assigned.A writing sample may be requested from all candidate s who are selected for an interview. Additional information about submi tting a writing sample will be provided to candidates at the time the interview is scheduled. Do not include a writing sample in your application .A criminal background and credit history check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.The selected candidate will be required to complete and submit a Financial Disclosure Statement for conflict-of-interest purposes. This position is represented by the MCGEO Union .Minimum QualificationsExperience: Four (4) years of experience in an investigatory capacity, preferably related to human rights.Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence when required for job-related duties.Preferred Criteria, Interview PreferencesPreferred Criteria: QualificationsThe applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevance of training, and experience in the following areas:Have multilingual skills, including oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting.Have a working knowledge, understanding, and know-how to interpret Montgomery County Code worker protectionHave experience writing legal documents, recommendations, and reportsAble to perform comprehensive legal research and advanced analysis.Interview PreferencesPreference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:Experience writing case summaries and reports.Experience in ensuring thorough, accurate, and unbiased investigationsExperience investigating a discrimination complaintExperience handling complex investigationsExperience in de-escalating difficult individualsExperience staying organized across multiple casesExperience collaborating on an investigation or projectExperience managing the challenges of investigative workIMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. Montgomery County Ethics Law : Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code . Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.