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DHR Investigator

Salary

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Type

CS Non-Competitive, Full Time

Job Number

25-DHRI-01

Department

Human Resources & Civil Service

Opening Date

07/18/2025

Closing Date

8/8/2025 4:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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+ Benefits

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POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Pittsburgh is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are and can do their best work. Our values shape how we create and maintain a safe, healthy, and thriving work environment that is based on care, consideration, and respect, so we can best serve the public.

The DHR investigator serves as an unbiased fact finder, identifying and securing information through interaction with complainants, respondents, witnesses, legal representatives, and other relevant parties to prepare detailed reports summarizing their findings.

The Investigator will probe highly sensitive and/or confidential issues.

Department: Human Resources and Civil Service

Salary: $57,574 - $62,670 per year

Posting Type: Announcement

Union: None, this is a non-union position.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive

REQUIREMENTS

General Application Requirements:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

+ Applicants must submit a complete application, including education, work experience, a resume, and completed supplemental questions.

+ Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.

+ Click here (https://arcg.is/vD5Hn) to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

+ Applicants must acquire and maintain the permission, authority and ability to use and access information through the PA Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) systems.

NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

Qualifying Requirements:

+ WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show one (1) year of full-time, paid experience conducting workplace or other related investigations. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis).

+ EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor’s Degree from a fully accredited institution in Human Resources, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or a related field.

+ EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is five (5) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

+ Written: None required for this position.

+ Performance: None required for this position.

+ Medical: None required for this position.

POSITION DUTIES

+ Investigates alleged violations of laws, regulations, and City policies including those prohibiting discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and workplace bullying.

+ Prepares an investigative plan; analyzes the claim to determine necessary witnesses’ plans and devises the relevant questions to ask each witness.

+ Collects and analyzes evidence and statements.

+ Interviews complainants and witnesses to gather facts.

+ Conducts interviews via telephone, in person, or video conference.

+ Provides timely communication to all relevant parties throughout the investigation process.

+ Testifies as requested or required.

+ Maintains confidential case files.

+ Protects and preserves the confidentiality of all Human Resources and Civil Service information and investigations.

+ Interacts with employees at all levels, helping to develop understanding, transparency, and trust around the City’s investigative process.

+ Discusses all findings with the Assistant Director.

+ Works independently to complete tasks promptly.

Click (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pittsburgh/classspecs) here to view the full job description including knowledge, skills and abilities and working condition for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description.

Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:

+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

+ Pension

+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Vacation

+ Personal Days

(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)

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Do you possess one (1) year of full-time, paid experience conducting workplace or other related investigations?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Please describe your experience.

03

Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Human Resources, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, and Business Administration or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.

+ Yes

+ No

05

Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.

+ Yes

+ No

06

The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.

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Employer

City of Pittsburgh

Address

414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219

Phone

412-255-2710

Website

http://www.pghjobs.net

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