Salary : $72,264.00 - $104,225.64 Annually
Location : Denver, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: IHA 07474 10/19/2026
Department: Colorado Department of Human Services
Division: Admin Solutions
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 11/10/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 3648 W Princeton Cir, Denver CO 80236
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information:Hiring Pay Rate: While a salary range is posted for this position, any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state service as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description of JobWeekly Hybrid Working ArrangementsMinimum 2 days In Office and Maximum 3 days Remote WorkPlease note: Work arrangements are subject to change at any time.
What you will be doing: This position serves as a key tactical and strategic partner to assigned CDHS facilities, programs, and HR colleagues. To foster active collaboration and effectively meet the Department's operational needs, this role requires on-site presence, including regular in-person attendance and participation at various facility, office, and off-site functions.
The Civil Rights Investigator position provides professional-level support within the Department with an emphasis on, and in accordance with, Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 , Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C 794); Americans with Disability Act (ADA), 1990; Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) of 2008; Protecting Opportunities & Workers' Rights (POWR) Act of 2023; C.R.S 24-34-401, 24-34-402, and 24-34-408, Colorado Civil Rights Division (CCRD) Part 4 Employment Practices; and State Personnel Rules. This position is designed to prevent and investigate discrimination based on a protected class, harassment based on a protected class or activity, and retaliation based on a protected activity in Department employment by conducting informal inquiries into related allegations; internally investigating related allegations; assisting the Civil Rights Supervisor, Civil Rights Manager, or Deputy Chief HR Officer with developing and conducting training; responding to or assisting the Civil Rights Supervisor, Civil Rights Manager, or Deputy Chief HR Officer with responding to complaints accompanied by a request for information (RFI) filed with the CCRD against the Department; responding to or assisting the Civil Rights Supervisor, Civil Rights Manager, or Commission (EEOC) against the Department; and assisting the Civil Rights Supervisor, Civil Rights Manager, or Deputy Chief HR Officer with identifying and communicating trends and potential legal implications related to internal and external allegations of discrimination based on a protected class, harassment based on a protected class or activity, and retaliation based on a protected activity. Although the position is located in the North Central District, job duties may be conducted throughout Colorado, therefore regular travel is required.
This position is also recognized as the staff authority of the Department's Psychological Fitness for Duty (PFFD) program. As the staff authority, this position functions as a subject matter expert and the primary point-of-contact within Human Resources for the Attorney General's (AG) Office, the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and appointing authorities for all matters involving engagement in or potential engagement in the PFFD program.
Summary of Duties: Informal Inquiries and Investigations - The Civil Rights Investigator conducts informal inquiries into allegations of discrimination based on a protected class, harassment based on a protected class or activity, and retaliation based on a protected activity which may implicate the Department's Civil Rights (CR) Policy, Sexual Harassment (SH) Policy, or Workplace Violence Policy (WVP) and applicable rules, regulations, and laws, such as Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 , Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C 794); Americans with Disability Act (ADA), 1990; Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) of 2008; Protecting Opportunities & Workers' Rights (POWR) Act of 2023; C.R.S 24-34-401, 24-34-402, and 24-34-408, CCRD Part 4 Employment Practices. Informal inquiries are conducted to determine if an investigation is warranted and may include a review of the complaint and applicable policies, research into and a review of current and historical information and documentation, and formal, recorded interviews with the complainant and/or other individuals with information.
Professional-Level Support - The Civil Rights Investigator assists with identifying Department issues related to and provides interpretation, consultation, non-legal guidance, and support to the Department related to the CR Policy, SH Policy, WPV Policy, and applicable laws including Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 , Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C 794); Americans with Disability Act (ADA), 1990; Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) of 2008; Protecting Opportunities & Workers' Rights (POWR) Act of 2023; C.R.S 24-34-401, 24-34-402, and 24-34-408, CCRD Part 4 Employment Practices; and State Personnel Rules. The Civil Rights Investigator also provides interpretation, consultation, non-legal guidance, and support to the Department related to matters that fall within the purview of the CCRD and EEOC. The Civil Rights Investigator identifies and communicates which Department and non-Department resources are available to employees, when appropriate.
Psychological Fitness for Duty- As the staff authority for the PFFD program, this position is responsible for ensuring Departmental compliance with applicable rules, procedures, policies including the PFFD Universal Policy, and state and federal laws. This position functions as a subject matter expert and the primary point-of-contact within Human Resources for the AG's Office, CSEAP, and appointing authorities for all matters involving engagement in or potential engagement in the PFFD program. This position is directly involved in decision-making and in providing guidance to the Department related to the Department's PFFD program including PFFD threat assessments and examinations, reasonable PFFD alternatives that take into consideration the safety of the Department's employees and those it serves, and the potential risks associated with engaging in the PFFD program or in implementing reasonable PFFD alternatives. This position manages the Department-wide PFFD program in conjunction with the AG's Office and CSEAP to ensure Departmental alignment with the Department's mission and accepted professional standards and to ensure compliance with applicable rules, procedures, policies including the PFFD Universal Policy, and state and federal laws.
As staff authority, this position may consult with the Department's ADA team, the Department's Benefit's Unit, Organizational Performance and Compliance (Legal/Risk), the AG's Office, and CSEAP and may provide guidance and recommendations to appointing authorities and the Department at large.
This position evaluates available information, provides subject matter expertise, and partners with appointing authorities, the AG's Office, and CSEAP to determine the most appropriate course of action that is compliant with applicable rules, procedures, policies including the PFFD Universal Policy, and state and federal laws. This position is responsible for managing the life cycle of all PFFD program issues and ensuring a favorable outcome for the Department.
This position is relied upon by the Department to provide expertise, guidance and recommendations for all issues related to the Department's PFFD program.
Assisting with Developing and Conducting Training - The Civil Rights Investigator assists the Civil Rights Supervisor, Civil Rights Manager, or Deputy Chief HR Officer with developing and implementing training regarding the CR Policy, SH Policy, WPV Policy, and applicable laws including Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 504 , Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C 794); Americans with Disability Act (ADA), 1990; Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) of 2008; Protecting Opportunities & Workers' Rights (POWR) Act of 2023; and C.R.S 24-34-401, 24-34-402, and 24-34-408, CCRD Part 4 Employment Practices or other applicable policies or laws, as an educational opportunity at the request of facility or Department leadership or as a potential remedial measure. Training may vary based on its intended purpose and may include a restatement of applicable policy or law; an overview of conduct that may implicate such policy or law and result in potential liability for the Department; information related to relevant case law; and complaint trends and factors affecting such trends. All training must be approved by the Civil Rights Supervisor, Civil Rights Manager, or Deputy Chief HR Officer. As the staff authority for the PFFD program, this position is responsible for creating and conducting PFFD training in addition to other training duties.
Assisting with Identifying and Communicating Trends and Potential Legal Implications - The Civil Rights Investigator assists the Civil Rights Supervisor, Civil Rights Manager, or Deputy Chief HR Officer with tracking and analyzing statistical data related to the Unit's policies such as the number and type of informal inquiries conducted by the Unit; the number and type of investigations conducted by the Unit; the number of "more likely than not" versus "less likely than so" findings issued by the Unit; the number and type of complaints filed against the Department with the CCRD; the number of "no probable cause" versus "probable cause" determinations issued by the CCRD; the number and type of COD's filed against the Department with the EEOC; and the number of COD's the EEOC chose to pursue following investigation. The Civil Rights Investigator assists with identifying data trends, areas where the Department can improve, and potential legal implications. The Civil Rights Investigator assists with communicating this information to Department employees, Department leadership, and Organizational Performance and Compliance (Legal/Risk), when appropriate, via training or other avenues of communication. The Civil Rights Investigator also assists with identifying potential barriers to Department employees within the various affected classes in employment and promotional opportunities and assists the Department leadership with developing strategies to effectively address the identified areas of concern.Legal Liaison with Attorney General's Office and Other Duties as Assigned - This Civil Rights Investigator assists the Civil Rights Supervisor, Civil Rights Manager, or Deputy Chief HR Officer with Department matters that fall within the purview of the AG's Office such as litigation and settlements. As the staff authority for the PFFD program, this position qualifies as one of the Unit's subject matter experts and functions as one of the liaisons between the Department and the AG's Office. In conjunction with the AG's Office, this position is responsible for ensuring that the selected course of action aligns with the Department's mission, rules, policies, and regular business practices, as well as applicable laws, and is in its best interest.
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