Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Director and Attorney Supervisor of the Workplace Conduct Unit (WCU), the WCU Investigator is responsible for intake and investigations of complaints from persons covered by the Legislature's Policy on Appropriate Workplace Conduct related to harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. The WCU Investigator's primary role is assessing complaints to determine if they fall within the jurisdiction of the WCU and investigating complaints determined to fall within the WCU's jurisdiction. Incumbents are experienced attorneys with the expertise necessary to capably perform complex and sensitive work with broad discretion and minimal supervision.

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Working Conditions

This is a hybrid position that requires in-person work three days per week in Sacramento.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your STD 678, resume, or school transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your social security number, birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. (Note confidential information on the first page of the application submitted online through your CalCareers account will be redacted automatically upon submission.)

(STD 678):
Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD. 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification.

Statewide Examinations:

Additional Information: Applicants who advance in the selection process must complete a writing skills test during the interview. 

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in the practice of employment law including conducting workplace investigations.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Civil Rights Department complaint and investigation processes.
• Knowledge of and experience with various investigatory techniques, particularly those commonly used in workplace investigations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience writing detailed and complex reports, interviewing individuals to determine specific sets of facts, presenting ideas and recommendations to a panel or board, and interacting with a wide range of people in a variety of professional capacities.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with management and staff of a large organization.
• Understanding of legislative bodies and their personnel management issues.
• Ability to develop and apply creative and innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and act with discretion and tact in the performance of work responsibilities.

Benefits

All OLC employees are excluded from collective bargaining, and therefore, receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding. Additional information can be found on CalHR’s website under  State Employee Benefits and Programs .

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

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