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CIVIL RIGHTS OFFICER ADVANCED/LEAD

Recruitment #26-001744-0001

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Introduction

The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) is the agency responsible for enforcement of anti-discrimination and civil rights laws for the State of Maryland. MCCR is charged with investigating and administratively processing complaints that allege discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, health services, commercial leasing, and the State’s commercial non-discrimination policy.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

William Schaefer Tower, 6 St Paul St. Balt, MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES

A Civil Rights Officer Advanced/Lead is the advanced or lead level of investigating alleged discrimination complaints and negotiating agreements to settle discrimination complaints in housing, employment, public accommodation, State contracts, Health Services and leasing of commercial property.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Case Processing & Fact Finding Services
• Review discrimination complaints
• Draft documents including but not limited to complaints, correspondence to the parties, and subpoenas 
• Conduct interviews with both parties and relevant witnesses
• Provide testimony at court proceedings
• Draft comprehensive written findings of decisions 
• Schedule fact finding sessions
• Coordinate day-of fact-finding services

Administrative Duties:
• Formulate recommendations to the Unit Supervisor
• Prepare, thoroughly review, and analyze statistical reports pertaining to investigations and fact-finding services
• Ensure consistent and orderly maintenance of all case files, databases, and records
• Track compliance for pending case closures or outstanding agreement conditions
• Assign and review work of Civil Rights Officers I, II, and III
• Interview and select new employee
• Train new employees in the Civil Rights Officer I, II and III classifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Five years of professional experience investigating alleged discrimination complaints and negotiating agreements to settle discrimination complaints in housing employment and public accommodations.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of professional work experience investigating alleged discrimination complaints and negotiating to settle discrimination complaints in housing, employment and public accommodations for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional years of administrative staff work experience on a year-to-year basis for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in General Legal and Administrative classifications or General Legal and Administrative specialty codes in the Legal field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your experience.

1. Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying State and Federal civil rights laws (e;g;, title VII, ADA, FHA, Title VI, ADEA, MD State Government Article §20, etc.).  
2. Experience with investigative procedures, case management systems, and evidentiary standards.
3. Experience leading, mentoring, and motivating diverse investigative teams in a high-volume, mission-driven environment.
4. Alternative Dispute Resolution experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.



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View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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