Conduct comprehensive investigations into employee conduct to ensure compliance with board policies, administrative procedures, and relevant federal and state laws. Perform work independently with minimal supervision, applying intermediate-level knowledge to serve as an experienced individual contributor.
Essential Job Duties • Investigate potential violations of professional duties, behaviors, and board policies, including allegations related to employee misconduct and performance concerns. • Prepare comprehensive reports of investigation findings for administrative decision-making by the Senior Investigator. • Facilitate Informal Resolution Conferences and negotiate resolutions to case issues. • Maintain accurate, confidential files on all investigations. • Communicate effectively with attorneys, courts, administrative agencies, administrators, employees, and other stakeholders. • Testify on investigative findings before Hearing Tribunal Panels or in other administrative or judicial forums as required. • Assist in the development and presentation of training modules aimed at preventing misconduct and enhancing departmental performance. • Identify problems and resolve moderately complex issues related to the investigative process. • Make minor modifications to processes to enhance the performance of the department as appropriate. • Ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualification • Associate's degree in a closely related field and at least three (3) years of relevant experience required. • 5 years of experience conducting complex and sensitive workplace investigations is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Knowledge of all relevant laws, codes, and regulations, including criminal and employment laws • Knowledge of federal, state, and organizational human resources regulations and procedures, including those that pertain to claims of discrimination and/or forms of harassment • Knowledge of DCSD policies and procedures • Understanding of ongoing and anticipated human resource challenges • Good computer skills and the ability to use all relevant software
Physical Demands and Work Environment • Constantly observes details at close range. • Frequently remains in a stationary position. • Occasionally moves about inside an office. • Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. • Constantly works in an indoor environment.