Duties & Responsibilities:

The Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity (GCEO), through its Fair Housing Division, enforces the Georgia Fair Housing Law of 1988, as amended. The GCEO is committed to safeguarding all individuals in the State of Georgia from discrimination in any aspect relating to the sale, rental, or financing of dwellings or in the provision of brokerage services or facilities in connection with the sale or rental of a dwelling because of that individual’s race, color, religion, sex, disability or handicap, familial status, or national origin. The GCEO works to provide training, enforcement, public information, education, and engages in outreach activities.

Under general supervision, this Compliance Officer 1 for the Fair Housing Division, performs the full range of investigative functions of highly complex and sensitive cases involving allegations of unlawful discrimination in housing arising under the jurisdiction of the Georgia Commission on Equal Opportunity. Analyzes evidence gathered in light of applicable statutes and case law, making recommendation to executive management regarding proper disposition of cases. Prepares cases for administrative sanction, indictment and/or prosecution when applicable. The Compliance Officer 1 performs administrative investigations, prepares written documentation of investigations and case disposition, testifies in civil trials and/or administrative hearings as needed, acts as a mediator/conciliator to promote alternative dispute resolution, and conducts training seminars and classes to educate consumers and/or regulated industry personnel.

Minimum Training & Experience:

Completion of two years of coursework (90 quarter hrs or 60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university and one year of directly related experience
OR
Two years of directly related experience
OR
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competency in job related content areas as demonstrated by:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Law/Pre-law, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, English, Spanish, Political Science, Philosophy, History, Statistics, Communications, Business Administration/Economics/Management, Computer Science or a related field
• Experience in the field of fair housing (fair housing instruction, fair housing complaint investigation, and/or governmental or private fair housing program administration)
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to housing discrimination

Competency in applying technology to tasks as demonstrated by:
• Ability to develop and implement strategies to integrate technology into multiple business areas
• Intermediate level skill in the use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint computer application software

Competency in oral and written communication as demonstrated by:
• Ability to write clearly and concisely using correct spelling and grammar
• Ability to effectively communicate thoughts, ideas and facts orally
• Ability to read, interpret, comprehend interpret, and apply advanced written materials for practical business purposes (e.g. laws, regulations and policies)
• Skill in composing correspondence, writing technical reports, and writing investigative summaries
• Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing Spanish and English
• Ability to interpret and translate information orally and in writing from English into Spanish and from Spanish into English
Competency in reasoning, planning and evaluation as demonstrated by:
• Skill in conducting research using multiple processes to collect and evaluate information
• Skill in evaluating options and deciding on the best course of action to meet objectives
• Ability to simplify complex information

Competency in goal and task management as demonstrated by:
• Ability to prioritize tasks with respect to importance and time available
• Skill in realistically estimating time to complete projects
• Skill in categorizing or sequencing tasks to increase efficiency

Competency in customer service as demonstrated by:
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Ability to analyze a customer’s request, evaluate issues, determine the correct course of action, and follow through to ensure customer satisfaction

Exam & Evaluation Information:

Screening will include review of cover letter, writing sample, extemporaneous oral presentation, and application or State of Georgia Application for Employment.

Resumes do not substitute for application.

Due to the volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.

Applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange an appointment.

Preference will be given to applicants who meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications.

Applicants who are not selected for interviews will not receive notification.

PLEASE NOTE: The hiring range for the person selected for this position is $48,000 per year.