Salary : $73,944.00 - $105,976.00 Annually
Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-UNSP-02045
Department: Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity
Opening Date: 07/27/2026
Closing Date: 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

About the Position
Join our team! The City of Saint Paul is hiring a Human Rights Investigator I. In this role, you will conduct fair, thorough, and impartial investigations under local, state, and federal human rights laws. You'll support consistent enforcement of the City's Human Rights Ordinance and help ensure individuals have access to equitable and respectful processes.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Investigate human rights complaints by gathering facts, interviewing parties and witnesses, reviewing records, and applying applicable laws and ordinances.
• Review information and document findings by evaluating evidence, identifying relevant issues, and preparing clear, well-supported investigative reports and summaries.
• Communicate with complainants, respondents, and stakeholders to explain processes, timelines, and requirements in a respectful, neutral, and understandable manner.
• Manage a caseload effectively, balancing multiple investigations, meeting deadlines, and maintaining accurate and complete case documentation.
• Support education and outreach efforts by assisting with public information, responding to inquiries, and promoting understanding of human rights protections and investigative processes.

For more information and essential functions, see our job description.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Rights, Human Rights, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, Law, or a related field and two years of progressively responsible professional experience in investigations, regulatory compliance, civil rights, human rights, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), or closely related professional work.

A Master's Degree in one of the above fields or Juris Doctor may substitute for up to one year of required experience. At least one year of experience is required.

How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload the following required document(s) via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without the document(s) attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   • A resume

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Learn more about our Hiring Process

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow 651-266-6519
Email:


The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and application processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

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Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctor
• None

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How many years of progressively responsible professional experience in investigations, regulatory compliance, civil rights, human rights, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), or closely related professional work? (The experience requirement is based on full-time paid work experience. Full-time employment is defined as 40 hours per week.)

• Less than two years of experience
• Two years but not more than four years of experience
• Four years but not more than five years of experience
• Five years but not more than six of experience
• Six or more years of experience

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Describe your experience interviewing witnesses, gathering data, and analyzing and comparing this information to make a determination in a written report.
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What methods do you utilize to manage case load or project work? How have you dealt with multiple conflicting priorities to ensure work is completed within required timelines?
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Describe your experience understanding, interpreting, and applying federal, state, or local laws, rules, or policies in your work.
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently a Saint Paul resident?

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to answer

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If you indicated "yes" as a current Saint Paul resident, please indicate your zip code.
Required Question