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[Building a Stronger Montana] *Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. All applications and required application documents must be submitted through the MT Careers site at:**https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=25141706&tz=GMT-06:00&tzname=America/Denver* *MISSION STATEMENT:* Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity. *DLI CORE VALUES:* * Responsiveness * Respect * Integrity * Excellence * Cohesiveness It's about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here. *BENEFITS:* Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great statehere. See our other incredible benefitshere. These are some of our benefits just to name a few: * Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework may be available within the state of Montana. * 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. * Military leave: You’ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay. * Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises. * Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click hereto learn more. * Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan - clickhereto learn more. * Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. – Clickhereto learn more. * Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click hereto learn more! * Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth. * State employee discounts at various businesses across the state. *This position may be eligible for a statutory $1.00 an hour base pay increase effective on July 1, 2026.* *This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) *JOB DUTIES:* Are you interested in working to protect Montanans’ civil rights? Do you have an interest in state and federal nondiscrimination laws? Do you have exceptional investigatory skills and a desire to put your abilities to work? If so, then you may be interested in the Human Rights Investigator position in the Employment Standards Division. As a Human Rights Investigator, you will: * Conduct informal investigations into complaints of discrimination. * Analyze evidence and apply state and federal nondiscrimination laws. * Write reports to support the Bureau's recommendation based on findings. * Work with parties to resolve claims. * Conduct intake interviews & draft necessary filing documents. * Provide education and outreach to prevent discrimination *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:* If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities: Knowledge of (or ability to learn in a reasonable amount of time): * State and federal discrimination laws. * Administrative Rules of Montana. * Agency's administrative procedures. Skill in: * Methods of informal investigation including drafting requests for information, conducting interviews and other methods of research. * Interpersonal communication. * Collaboration and direction. Ability to: * Convey complex information in a meaningful manner verbally and in writing. * Manage time a high caseload. * Think critically for the purpose of issue spotting. * Work with highly emotional and challenging people. * Adapt and be versatile due to discovery of unforeseen facts during an investigation as well as changes in law and protocol. *PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS* As an Investigator you will sit for long periods, and the majority of your time is spent keyboarding and on the phone. Most investigators work a 40-hour workweek, but occasionally irregular hours are necessary. There are strict deadlines. Travel is involved in some cases *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* Candidates with a strong mix of the attributes listed in the above Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are desired. Candidates may demonstrate competency in the KSAs through experience, formal education (including certificates, credentials, or degree-based programs), or a combination of both. Candidates may demonstrate competency in the KSAs through at least 6 years of experience, formal education (including certificates, credentials, or degree-based programs), or a combination of the two. Candidates should clearly describe how their experience and education meets the identified KSAs and provide examples in their cover letter that demonstrate their qualifications. *HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:* A complete state application is required. You will need to initiate the application, complete the fields and attach the cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. A resume will auto fill the application, but the resume will not be scored or reviewed. Failure to attach the cover letter will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. *Tip:*When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as “RELEVANT” or we will be unable to view your documents. *Required application materials:* * *Cover Letter*- In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position. Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an application confirmation email with instructions on acceptable preference documents and how to submit such documents. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office. **Title:** *Intake Human Rights Investigator* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141706*