Human Relations Representative 1

Reference #: 5275453Salary$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 AnnuallyLocationDauphin County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2026-45665-49810DepartmentHuman Relations CommissionDivisionEX PHRC Reg II HbgOpening Date03/24/2026Closing Date4/7/2026 11:59 PM EasternJob Code49810Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionSEIU Local 668Bargaining UnitF4Pay GroupST06Bureau / Division Code00819320Bureau / DivisionHuman Relations Commission / PHRC Reg II HarrisburgWorksite Address333 Market StreetWorksite Address8th FloorCityHarrisburg, PennsylvaniaZip Code17101Contact NameAngelica ToderoContact POSITIONAre you interested in investigating discrimination allegations and upholding fair treatment? Do you share our vision that all people in the great state of Pennsylvania will live, work, and learn in an environment free from unlawful discrimination and all forms of marginalization? If so, we welcome you as a potential member of our team to help address discrimination and protect the citizens of Pennsylvania by ensuring their equal civil rights under the law.DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position enforces the provisions of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act by investigating and conciliating complaints of discrimination primarily in employment and public accommodations alleged to have occurred because of a protected class such as race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, familial status, disability, or retaliation.As a Human Relations Representative 1, you will investigate and conciliate complaints of alleged discrimination primarily in employment and public accommodations. You will assess jurisdiction as well as draft and investigate complaints of discrimination. Incumbents perform an initial contact call with the parties to ensure service documents have been received, confirm the date of the Fact Finding Conference, conduct thorough interviews with the parties to discuss the allegations of the complaint, explore the possibility of settlement, and answer any questions regarding Commission procedures. This role serves as the facilitator of the settlement process by communicating settlement proposals. In some cases where a Public Hearing is approved, you will assist the legal department in any further processing of the case through terested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.u00a0 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year as a Human Relations Representative Trainee (commonwealth title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orOne year of professional administrative investigative, criminal investigative, regulatory investigative, civil rights, or human rights experience involving gathering evidence, interviewing, and reporting investigative findings; and a bachelor' degree that includes 12 credits in human resources, labor management relations, civil rights, social work, social justice, public policy, public administration, or a related field; orAn equivalent combination of training and experience that includes 12 college credits in human resources, labor management relations, civil rights, social work, social justice, public policy, public administration, or a related field.Other Requirements:You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.You must pass a background investigation.How to Apply:Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.Your score is valid for this specific posting only.You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.you may be disqualified.You may only apply/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealt

Created: 2026-04-01