Salary:
$42,464.00 - $74,313.00 Annually
Location :
Wake County, NC
Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
24-08551 OAH ********
Department:
Office of Administrative Hearings
Division:
Civil Rights
Opening Date:
06/27/2024
Closing Date:
10/4/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title:
Human Relations Specialist
Position Number:
********
Salary Grade:
NC11
Description of Work
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The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is a quasi-judicial agency created during 1985 session of the NC General Assembly to provide a tribunal for a prompt and impartial resolution of disputes between citizens and certain state agencies. The Human Relations Commission is responsible for investigating charges alleging housing discrimination under the State Fair Housing Act based on race, color, sex, national origin, handicapping condition, or family status. Within the Civil Rights Division, the Human Relations Commission provides services and programs in housing, and collaborates with local Human Relation Commissions throughout the state, exercising its statutory directives as provided in G.S. 143B-(391) & (392) and Chapter 41A of the NC General Statutes. A Human Relations Specialist investigates charges of discrimination filed by property owners, applicants for mortgages, applicants and tenants of rental property. Primary responsibilities include pre-investigative activities, investigative planning, technical report writing, settlement activities, post investigative activities and housing training to real estate agents, management companies, homeowners, HOA's and citizens. The Human Relations Specialist conducts investigation subject to the application of law. Therefore, the Human Relations Specialist must possess the ability to understand research, and apply state and federal administrative rules, statutes and legal precedents.
***The proposed salary will be based on education, experience and budget as well as current salary administration guidelines***
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Experience conducting investigations and analyzing data
Experience in working effectively with individuals and/or stakeholder organizations
Experience writing reports
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in social work, personnel administration, rehabilitation counseling, investigation, or a related field which provides an understanding of human relations issues, programs, and problems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Supplemental and Contact Information
**PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE **
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the new NEOGOV Online Job Application System (for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes will be accepted, but will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Using "See Resume" or "See Attachment" instead of completing the education and experience portion of the profile is not acceptable and will result in an incomplete application. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.
The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act. Applicants are asked to document competencies related to the position for which you apply on the State application via the NEOGOV website. A competency is defined as a set of behaviors or duties that reflect skills, knowledge and abilities. OAH is an equal employment opportunity employer.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility verification (immigration and naturalization) within three (3) working days of employment. OAH participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.