EEO Investigator - 61051701 & 61061260

The purpose of the EEO Employment Investigator is to perform a variety of duties relative to the investigation, conciliation, and disposition of employment discrimination complaints filed against state, local, and municipal agencies and the private sector based upon the South Carolina Human Affairs Laws. Responsibilities 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 regarding 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 the assigned cases accurately and thoroughly according to established standards. Provides information, advice and assistance regarding individual's rights, and general provisions and obligations to respondents, complainants, various groups and organizations. Upon request, provides advice and assistance to employers to ensure compliance with relevant laws. A high school diploma and relevant program experience. Additional Requirements Position requires frequent lifting up to 20 lbs. Occasional local travel required. Ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require attention to deadlines. A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience is preferred. 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. Benefits Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of South Carolina