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Human Rights Field Rep I/II/III

State of Alaska

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026

About the role

Posting number: 50945

Department: Governor's Office

Division: Human Rights Commission

Job classification: Human Rights Field Representative 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Investigative, Miscellaneous, Communications, Career Exploration

Summary

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The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights is seeking a Human Rights Field Representative I/II/III to investigate civil rights violations under AS 18.80. This position is currently under review as part of a classification study; therefore, the title and/or pay range currently assigned may be subject to change upon implementation of this class study.

The Human Rights Commission is an independent State of Alaska agency housed administratively within the Office of the Governor, reporting to seven Commissioners appointed by the Governor in 5-year rotating terms. Created in 1963 through the Alaska Human Rights Law, AS 18.80, it predates the U.S Civil Rights Act. It is a quasi-judicial agency charged with investigating discrimination complaints filed by the public in five areas: employment, places of public accommodation, credit and financing, the sale and rental of real property, and government practices. The Commission also educates the public about anti-discrimination laws and works to eradicate discrimination where possible. The agency works in conjunction with the federal Equal Employment Opportunities Commission ("EEOC") for cases that are co-filed.The Commission is seeking a Human Rights Field Representative I/II/III (an "investigator") to investigate complaints of discrimination, gather evidence, interview witnesses, analyze facts, and draft findings about whether discrimination occurred. The position interacts significantly with the public for complaint intake (phone and in-person), drafting complaints, contacting respondents, and closing cases. It also requires developing and writing case investigation plans, writing interview reports, and determination letters. The investigators are required to independently manage an ongoing caseload with minimal supervision, and close cases in a timely manner. This position requires a high degree of professionalism and the ability to work independently, as well as skill in conducting impartial and prompt investigations, analyzing evidence under relevant law, and preparing clear and comprehensive written and oral reports. The investigators are expected to engage in the Commission's public outreach program, which can involve public speaking and training to small groups.

The position has promotion potential depending on the level the successful applicant is recruited to, and further promotion potential based on the agency's needs within an anticipated restructuring. All Commission employees are within the State's "partially exempt" classification.

Human Rights Field Representative duties

Human Rights Field Representative I level:
This is the entry level position that will be supervised heavily based on the successful applicant's relative inexperience in Human Rights Law and investigations. The position answers and documents public inquiries, determines initial jurisdictional thresholds for complaints, and refers inquirers as appropriate. The position conducts intake interviews with prospective complainants, and frames legally sufficient complaints in a concise format. It drafts investigative plans, obtains evidence, and interviews witnesses. The position provides written and oral investigation status updates to parties and other staff. Working with the supervisor and the agency attorneys, the investigator analyzes the evidence and recommends whether a discrimination finding is warranted in a case analysis memorandum, followed by drafting a determination. The investigator must be self-motivated for staying up-to-date on relevant legal changes, but will also attend staff meetings, trainings, and seminars for professional development. The HRFR I also engages in community outreach and assists in public training.

Human Rights Field Representative II level:
As the intermediate/advanced-trainee position, it encompasses all of the HRFR I duties, but with significantly less supervision as the investigator's skills and knowledge continue to increase. The HRFR II is assigned cases to investigate based on the investigator's experience and increased knowledge of discrimination law. The position may spend less time on intake duty depending on the agency's staffing and needs, and more time conducting investigations. The investigator will present and discuss more complicated cases in "staffings" with the supervisor, attorneys, and executive di