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Minnesota Department of Transportation · 1 day ago

State Program Administrator Coordinator - Senior Discrimination Investigator

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$37.26/hr - $55.42/hr

3+ years exp

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is committed to equity and inclusion, and is seeking a Senior Discrimination Investigator. The role involves ensuring legal compliance and conducting investigations related to workplace discrimination and harassment, while also providing legal counsel and managing internal complaint processes.

GovernmentInfrastructureNon ProfitTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Ensure legal and policy compliance with the department’s obligation to provide timely and effective responses to both internal and external complaints of workplace discrimination, reprisal, and discriminatory harassment by conducting complex investigations, handling complex matters, including overlap with FMLA, workers' compensation law, contractual bargaining rights, and undue hardships

Write and review workforce policies and ensure adherence to current case law, regulatory guidance and statutory requirements under various state and federal laws including: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, State Personnel Management, Minn. Stat. Chapter 43A, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Chapter 13, FHWA Civil Rights laws, relevant rules of Civil Procedure, and all related MnDOT internal policies

Serve as MnDOT’s primary contacts for discrimination-related matters and confer regularly with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and Minnesota Management and Budget regarding internally and externally filed complaints of discrimination, as well as lawsuits filed in state and federal court

Provide legal counsel to managers and Human Resources and manage key aspects of the department’s statewide internal complaint process, including recommending informal resolution methods (e.g., mediation) referring cases; determining investigative strategies and processes; hiring and directing contractors to conduct expert discrimination investigations; drafting comprehensive investigative reports; and making findings and recommendations for appropriate follow-up

Qualification

Non-discrimination lawLegal analysisComplaint investigationsJuris Doctor degreeActive law licensePublic sector experienceReport writingCommunication skills

Required

Three years of advanced professional experience applying state and federal non-discrimination law that demonstrates the following:

Performing complex legal and case analysis

Conducting all aspects of complaint investigations, including drafting investigative reports and findings, and providing follow-up guidance to management

Responding to discrimination complaints

A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school substitutes for one year of advanced professional experience

Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment

Preferred

A Juris Doctor degree

An active license to practice law in Minnesota

Experience working in the public sector

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

MnDOT Student Loan Reimbursement Program

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care