Fair Housing Intake Investigator - 60027551

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 Fair Housing Intake Investigator (Investigator III) is to perform a variety of duties relative to the investigation, conciliation and disposition of Fair Housing discrimination complaints in the state of South Carolina based upon the South Carolina Fair Housing and Human Affairs Law.

Responsibilities of the EEO Investigator:

• Timely performance of all duties relative to the intake, processing and or disposition of all allegations of unlawful discrimination in Fair Housing cases. Investigator will determine jurisdiction of cases in intake.
• The employee will perfect Fair Housing complaints based on questionnaires, conversations, and other forms of communication. The employee will ensure all complainant's allegations were addressed and get them out for signature. The employee will coordinate with the administrative staff to assign cases and make sure all documents and communications that were obtained through intake are uploaded in HEMS.
• Occasionally upon request, provides advice and assistance to employers to ensure compliance with relevant laws and help with duties relative to investigation, processing and/or disposition of all complaints.
• The employee will conduct Fair Housing Outreach and participate in trainings, workshops, and meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

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:

• The Investigator will participate in trainings, workshops, and meetings as required.

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.