EEO Investigator - 61061299 & 61061304

Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The SC Human Affairs Commission is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.

The purpose of the EEO Investigator (Investigator III) is to perform a variety of duties relative to the investigation, conciliation and disposition of employment complaints filed against state, local, and municipal agencies and the private sector based upon the South Carolina Human Affairs Law.

Responsibilities of the EEO Investigator:

• Under limited supervision, collects evidence, analyzes bases, issues, relevant information, legal theories, and processes and recommends disposition of employment discrimination complaints. Counsels complainants, respondents and attorneys to the Commission's procedures and requirements, standards of proof, relief and relevant State and Federal laws; prepares investigative requests for data and relevant documents, conducts formal interviews of witnesses and parties to a complaint; conducts on-site investigations; analyzes complainants' and respondents' defense and all pertinent records, documents and other evidence to determine whether a complaint has merit; prepares analysis of information and letters of determination to be issued by the Commission; determines potential respondent liabilities; recommends corrective action; negotiates and prepares pre-determination settlements between complainants and respondents; drafts conciliation agreements embodying provisions necessary to remedy discriminatory employment practices in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws, and judicial precedents governing damages and relief. Determines the need for and prepares amended complaints.
• Under limited supervision completes the investigation of cases within 180 days from date of assignment. Maintains necessary knowledge of State and Federal laws.
• Completes assigned cases according to established standards. Provides information, advice and assistance regarding individual's rights, general provisions and obligations to respondents, complainants, various groups /organizations to ensure compliance with relevant laws.

A high school diploma and experience conducting investigations or performing other law enforcement duties. A bachelor's degree may substitute for the required work experience. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Additional Requirements:

• Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring the movement or lifting of items weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional local travel required.
• Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that required attention and deadlines.

The SC Human Affairs Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The SC Human Affairs Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices * • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.