Fire investigator Jobs in Overland Park, KS

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Job Description:

Position Summary:This position investigates complaints of alleged discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations under the Kansas Act Against Discrimination and the Kansas Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Employment cases may also be dual-filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and/or other applicable federal statutes.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:This position processes all assigned cases from start to finish, including, but not limited to, interviewing parties to the complaint; interviewing witnesses; determining, requesting and reviewing relevant files and records; preparing case progress reports; maintaining the investigative file; and writing the final summary of each case. Makes recommendations of "Probable Cause" or "No Probable Cause" for final determination by a commissioner. Investigations are conducted in a thorough, neutral, fact-finding manner.

Minimum Qualifications

One year experience in human resources, public or business administration, criminal justice or law, communications, psychology or social work. Education in communications, psychology, social work, public or business administration, criminal justice or law may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Possess and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training or experience in State and Federal anti-discrimination laws, specifically the Kansas Act Against Discrimination, the Kansas Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and/or other applicable federal statutes.
• Two years of experience interviewing individuals
• Two years of experience in reading, interpreting, and applying regulations and/or statutes
• Ability to interview individuals or gather facts using investigative techniques
• Ability to review, analyze, and summarize large quantities of written information
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to recognize and fix errors without direction
• Ability to handle stress and work with members of the public, who are frustrated due to their own situation, in a calm and professional manner
• Ability to develop positive strategies to meet goals and objectives, often under the stress of deadlines and multi-tasking with multiple cases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook and Teams.
• Fluency in Spanish speaking and reading.

Post Offer Requirement:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions