Reconsideration Officer-Central Office, Columbus, OH

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Mission - Promoting positive human relations amongst Ohio’s diverse population through education and enforcement of laws against discrimination.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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Completion of undergraduate core coursework in human resources, business administration, public administration, liberal arts or related field of study; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in conducting routine & complex investigations of alleged discrimination which included tracing patterns of discrimination by specific employers & cases involving three or more bases of discrimination & many involved issues; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in enforcement of laws against discrimination; valid driver’s license.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Civil Rights Investigator 2, 69112.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Major Worker Characteristics:

Knowledge of:  ORC 4112 & other civil rights laws governing discrimination in employment, public accommodations, housing &/or credit*,  investigative & interviewing techniques, agency policies & procedures*, problem solving methods,  public relations, human resources;  Skill in: active listening, critical thinking, reading comprehension, independent judgment & decision making, use of personal computer; Ability to: deal with many variables & determine specific course of action; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports, maintain accurate records.

 *Developed after employment

 Job Skills: Diversity Management/EEO

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Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made.

This position requires extensive experience in public speaking, particularly in presenting factual and legally sound arguments to a board or commission. This expertise is essential. The incumbent will create detailed reports following investigation, interview of persons, and the review of documents. Additionally, the incumbent must have excellent writing skills and ability to create reports which would aid the Commission in making a determination.

Applicants should submit a short writing sample along with their resume and cover letter which clearly outlines their experience in both public speaking and writing. 

Location

The position is based and the work will be performed in the Central Office of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission (Columbus, OH)

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Job Details
Organization: Civil Rights Commission
Agency Contact Name and Information: .
Unposting Date: Jul 31, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location: CIV Central Office, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, 43215-3414
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: 33.32 to 47.47
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Diversity Management/EEO
Technical Skills: Interviewing, Communications, Diversity Management/EEO, Compliance Enforcement, Law
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Presenting, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication