Apply on Employer Site

Minnesota Department of Transportation · 2 days ago

Discrimination Law Supervisor - State Program Administrator Director

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$38.16/hr - $54.97/hr

3+ years exp

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is committed to equity and inclusion, and they are seeking a Discrimination Law Supervisor to lead a team responsible for conducting nondiscrimination and harassment investigations. The role involves providing legal analysis, preparing official position statements, and advising supervisors on employment discrimination policies.

GovernmentInfrastructureNon ProfitTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate responses to discrimination charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights

Provide legal analysis of discrimination, harassment, and accommodation claims

Prepare MnDOT’s official position statements, clearly articulating all relevant legal and substantive defenses

Consult with and guide supervisors, managers, and HR professionals on issues related to employee discrimination, disability, protected classes, leave management and accommodation processes

Respond to subpoenas and formal information requests in compliance with applicable laws

Advise supervisors and managers on employment discrimination policies, state personnel laws, policies, and rules, and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act to support informed decision-making and compliance

Qualification

Legal analysisLegal draftingWorkplace investigationsDiscrimination lawClient counselingSupervisory experiencePublic sector experienceJD degreeActive law licenseCivil rights statutes

Required

Three (3) years of experience supervising professionals who conduct workplace investigations, represent employers in EEOC/Human Rights complaints by preparing position statements, or respond to complex ADA accommodation requests, including making undue hardship determinations

Four (4) years of advanced professional experience conducting workplace investigations or representing employers in EEOC/Human Rights complaints by preparing position statements and formal responses

Legal drafting skills sufficient to communicate clear and concise findings in plain language to governing bodies, managers, supervisors, and staff

Legal analysis skills sufficient to comprehend case law, statutes, and regulations and to apply findings to specific facts and circumstances

Client counseling skills sufficient to provide complex information in a useful manner

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

Preferred

A JD degree

An active license to practice law in Minnesota

Experience working in the public sector

Experience supervising professional staff

Experience applying state and federal civil rights statutes, state, and federal case law related to discrimination, harassment, civil rights and/or Minnesota's Data Practices Act

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 (Visit Student Loan Reimbursement - Policies - MnDOT (state.mn.us) for more information).

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

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