Investigator

Job Description:

Investigator

Description

Basic Function and Representative Duties

BASIC FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator, Investigator is responsible for investigating and resolving complaintsalleging violations of District policies and procedures, includingcomplaints of bullying, discrimination, employee misconduct, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment and gender-related violence. The Investigator will work collaboratively with other members of the community to investigate and resolve complaints as outlined in school policies and in accordance with federal and state regulations. The Investigator will train students and employees on the District’s policies and investigation procedure.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Under the direction of the designated Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer or assigned manager, administer day-to-day management of complaints, including intake, investigation, follow-up services, connection with campus or community resources, ongoing communication, case tracking and record keeping, and the facilitation of interim measures and/or final case resolutions reached in accordance with applicable law and policy.

• Develop and implement ongoing education, training and outreach programs and publications related to Title VI and Title IX and the District's discrimination policies. Provide support to grant-funded programs and activities related to prevention and response to discrimination.

• Conduct prompt, equitable and impartial administrative formal and informal investigations into complaints of bullying, discrimination, employee misconduct and sex and gender-based misconduct; identify and interview parties and witnesses; gather and assess information and evidence relevant to the investigation; apply relevant laws and policies; and make findings of fact in individual cases where permitted by law and policy.

• Continuously identify and work with the designated Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer or assigned manager and other relevant stakeholders to integrate best practices in the investigation and informal complaint resolution arena into the campus knowledge base and practice. Produce written reports; collect data; and keep careful documentation of complaints

• Assist the designated Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer or assigned manager in ensuring the District's compliance with Title VI and Title IX; the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act (Clery Act); the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA); and relevant nondiscrimination provisions of the California Education Code and California Code of Regulations; and any other related state and federal laws and regulations. Collaborate with on and off-campus resources, other District investigators, law enforcement, victim services, and other appropriate stakeholders to ensure that the District's processes, responses and policies are consistent with state and federal laws and regulations.

• Maintain knowledge of changed, current, and pending state and federal laws, regulations, and trends in the areas of investigations, Office of Civil Rights, equal employment opportunity, discrimination, harassment, and other related topics.

• Provide information, guidance, interpretation, and training to District employees and students on state and federal laws and District policy and procedures related to unlawful discrimination and harassment prevention.

• Actively foster and maintain a climate that is supportive and respectful to students, staff, and the public.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Exceptional critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity
• Skill in writing concise, logical analytical reports to convey complex issues that fulfill school timelines.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to learn well and demonstrate sensitivity to respect for individual needs.
• Ability to work as part of a school-wide community to resolve complaints in a neutral and sensitive manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a school-wide community to resolve complaints in a neutral and sensitive manner.
• Knowledge of and ability to respond to the community regarding school policies related to Title IX.
• Experience conducting investigations of cases involving discrimination, employee misconduct, sexual harassment, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, or other sexual misconduct.
• Experience working in or with educational institutions, including experience working with students, faculty, and/or staff.
• Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information. Strong skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem-solving, interviewing and investigating incidents.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations.
• Experience developing and presenting in-person training, preferably on prohibited discrimination/equal opportunity issues.
• Working knowledge of nondiscrimination laws and compliance regulations, including Title IX, and FERPA, and the due process protections applicable to such processes.

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to bachelor's degree in related field; Three (3) years of relevant experience; and demonstrated experience in conducting investigations and coordinating restorative justice systems. Prior completion of Title IX Investigator Training through a nationally recognized organization required.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Driver's License and vehicle insurability to comply with District requirements
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

Working Conditions and Additional Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Fast-paced, office environment with constant interruptions; interactions with irate individuals; travel to conduct District business; evening, flexible and variable work hours

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and proofread documents; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies; lifting light objects

Mental acuity to collect and interpret data; evaluate, reason, define problems; establish facts, draw valid conclusions; make valid judgments and decisions

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown and increases are granted at intervals based on satisfactory service.

BENEFITS: Health plans provide for full coverage for employees and families in the area of medical and dental insurance to a negotiated maximum. All employees who work an average regular assignment of less than 5-1/2 hours a day (.72 FTE or less) shall be entitled to health insurance coverage and dental insurance coverage on a pro-rated basis. This position is covered by Social Security and may be eligible for California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), with joint employee and employer-paid contributions. Current members of CalPERS working in other California state, county, city, and school districts can transfer retirement service credit to the District. All employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistant Program (EAP). The District also offers various optional benefits including life insurance, short-term disability, Vision Service Plan (VSP), and a medical and dependent care flexible spending option.

VACATION: Classified (non-represented) Management, District employees shall accrue vacation as follows:

Eighteen (18) working days per year.

HOLIDAYS: Annual employees receive seventeen (17) paid holidays per year:

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Holiday (3 Days)

Winter Board Holiday (3 Days)

New Year's Holiday (2 Days)

Martin Luther King's Birthday

Lincoln's Birthday

Washington's Birthday

Spring Board Holiday

Malcolm X's Birthday

Memorial Day

School Year employees may receive sixteen (16) paid holidays, including all of the above except Independence Day (4th of July).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Classified employees may also participate in professional development activities to enhance their careers.

HEALTH AND CHARACTER INVESTIGATIONS:

Candidates selected for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination given by a Commission-designated physician to determine physical fitness for District employment. The Commission may disqualify any eligible candidates on the basis of the examining physician's report. The District also conducts a fingerprinting background check for all potential candidates for hire. All convictions must be declared and explained on the application; failure to do so will automatically disqualify the application. Tuberculosis tests must be completed and a negative result must be supplied prior to beginning work.

Closing Date/Time: 1/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$97,392.00 - $118,296.00 Annually