EEO Investigator - &

Salary: $45,300.00 - $48,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 190611
Agency: State Human Affairs Commission
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: AH35
Position Number:: 60027371 & 61061303 & 61151395
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.: $45,300.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $48,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
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.

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 South Carolina Human Affairs Law.
Responsibilities of the EEO Employment Investigator:

• Under limited supervision collects evidence, analyzes cases, issues relevant information, legal theories, and processes and recommends disposition of employment discrimination complaints. Counsels' complaints 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 relevant documents, conducts formal interviews of witnesses and parties to a complaint, conducts on-site investigations, analyze complainants and respondents defense and all pertinent record, documents and other evidence to determine whether a complaint has merit, prepares analysis of information and letters of determination to be issued by Commission, determine potential respondent liabilities, recommends corrective action, negotiates and prepares pre-determination settlements between complaint and respondent, 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, and organizations to ensure compliance of relevant laws.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program 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:

• Office environment with little exposure to environmental/weather conditions.
• 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 require attention and deadlines.

Additional Comments
Additional Comments:

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:

1. Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click for additional information.
2. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
3. 15 days sick leave per year
4. 13 paid holidays
5. Paid Parental Leave
6. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
7. Retirement benefit choices *
   1. State Retirement Plan
   2. State Optional Retirement Program

*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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Are you able to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. with or without an (ADA) accommodation?

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