Human Rights Officer

Missouri Commission on Human Rights

Annual Salary Range: $40,408 - $51,808*

• If a state-wide pay raise is enacted before this position is filled, the starting salary will be increased by the approved state-wide raise percentage.

Why you will love this position:

At the Missouri Commission on Human Rights (MCHR), you will be part of a team that maintains positive working relationships, conducts duties with courtesy and respect, pursues continuous improvement, and is inclusive. You will have the satisfaction of helping to promote and enforce equal opportunity in Missouri under the state law.

What you will do:

• Investigate complaints of alleged discrimination in employment, housing, and/or public accommodations for MCHR.
• Prepare investigative plans, interview parties and witnesses, research information related to an investigation, and draft interrogatories, memos, and investigative reports.
• Perform onsite visits and/or field tests in housing, employment, or public accommodation cases.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and prepare settlement agreements.
• Exercise initiative and independence within established guidelines under general direction.

All you need for success:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant experience

Desired Attributes

• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply civil rights statutes and regulations.
• Ability to conduct investigations and fact-finding conferences.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Intermediate knowledge of federal and state civil rights laws, statutes, and regulations.
• Intermediate knowledge of the principles and techniques of investigation, interviewing, and negotiation.
• Intermediate knowledge of current social, economic, and related areas pertaining to the field of human relations.
• Intermediate knowledge of individual and group behavior, with special emphasis on cultural diversity and attitudes involved in racial or ethnic relations.

More reasons to love this position:

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Shannon Thompson at Shannon.Thompson@labor.mo.gov.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.