Investigator (EEO)

Are you a lawyer looking for a better work-life balance, a recent law school graduate looking for great work experience, or are you an EEO Investigator looking for a new challenge? If so, please apply! This position offers medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one as well as 12 paid holidays and vacation and sick leave.  

The Utah Labor Commission is looking for a team player with excellent communication and legal writing skills to fill an Employment Discrimination Investigator position with the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division (UALD).

**This is a flexible position with a minimum of two required in-office days per week, and up to three remote work days per week, depending on agency needs.  In order to work remotely from home, the successful candidate will need to have WIFI access in their home. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

As a neutral fact-finder you will investigate and resolve employment and housing discrimination complaints and claims of unpaid wages. This position requires that you perform difficult and sensitive investigations of claims of employment and housing discrimination, make determinations on claims of unpaid wages, and have a thorough understanding of the relevant law. You will need to complete each case with a written report of the findings and analysis and submit for review within a timely manner. The principal duties will include:

• Conducting investigations into complaints of employment and housing discrimination and harassment, denial of reasonable accommodation, and unlawful retaliatory actions.
• Hearing and making determinations on claims of unpaid wages.
• Conducting fact-finding conferences and occasional on-site inspections.
• Interviewing relevant parties, including witnesses, co-workers, managers, housing providers, etc.
• Reviewing relevant documents submitted by the parties.
• Drafting documents related to the investigation.
• Preparing documents consisting of concise decisions based upon facts, interpretations of law, and compliance with state and federal standards.
• Receiving, researching, and responding to incoming questions or complaints.
• Providing information, explaining policy and procedures, and/or facilitating a resolution.
• Delivering presentations, or instruction to staff, management, or the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent training and experience (examples: Paralegal Certificate or a Masters of Legal Studies (MLS) degree plus previous law office experience working on legal matters including applying the law to specific facts, analyzing legal claims, and reviewing documents to determine relevant legal information).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior EEO investigative experience.
• Experience with fair housing and/or employment discrimination (EEO) law.
• Prior legal and/or investigative experience:
  • Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing evidence
  • Interviewing witnesses and/or parties
  • Performing legal research
  • Managing a caseload and meeting deadlines
  • Drafting decisions, motions, and/or memoranda

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM

This position is eligible for a rich benefits package, generous paid time off, and great work-life balance. You can learn more about offered benefits here.

To learn more about Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division, please visit our website.

To learn more about the Employment Discrimination Unit, please visit our website.

AGENCY

Utah's workforce is one of its most valuable resources. The Labor Commission is responsible for ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and fairness in housing. In addition to Administration, there are five divisions within the Labor Commission:

• Adjudication
• Antidiscrimination and Labor (UALD)
• Boiler, Elevator, and Coal Mine Safety
• Industrial Accidents
• Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH)

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
  1. 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
  2. 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
  3. 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
  1. Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
  2. Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
     • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
     • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
  3. Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
• Paid Time Off:
  1. Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
  2. Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
  3. We have 12 paid holidays.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills in determining violations of the law.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to write clearly and concisely within allowable timeframes.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of investigative and interviewing techniques and processes.
• Knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and/or policies and procedures.
• Ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Knowledge of legal terminology.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and apply the law to the facts of the case to draw conclusions.
• Ability to facilitate or lead meetings, teams, or work groups to encourage participation, build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among participants.
• Ability to perform legal research using case law.

Supplemental Information:

• Top applicants may be required to participate in a writing activity. 
• Job: UALD Investigator II #10895. **May underfill as UALD Investigator I (#10894) at a lower rate of pay.
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.