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Job Description
Sr Human Relations Investigator
at The City of Fort Worth
Human Resources
Pay Range: $65,563 - $85,232 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Sr Civil Rights Investigator position is available with the City of Fort Worth (Human Resources Department). This position conducts investigations of housing complaints to ensure compliance with the Fair Housing Act (FHA), local non-discrimination ordinances, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws. The incumbent researches, interprets, and applies laws, provides administrative support for case management and hearings, and is responsible for intake, investigation, conciliation, and resolution of complaints, preparing investigative reports, and providing education and outreach to prevent discrimination.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in Public or Business Administration, Human Relations, Sociology, Pre-Law or a related field
- At least two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in human relations investigation
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing multiple cases simultaneously and maintaining detailed case files
- Knowledge of investigative techniques, evidence collection, and administrative hearing procedures
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major course work in Public or Business Administration, Human Relations, Sociology, Pre-Law or a related field
- Five (5) years of experience investigating multiple, simultaneous complaints in a related area (e.g., civil rights, human rights, EEO, regulatory, or administrative investigations) and drafting court-ready investigative summaries
The Sr Civil Rights Investigator job responsibilities include:
- Performing full-cycle review of allegations of discrimination from intake and assessment through to case investigation, closure and monitoring
- Presenting findings and briefings to supervisors, managers, or external stakeholders as needed. Investigative planning, resulting in effective data review, analysis and court-ready investigative reports and letters of determination
- Conducting on-site or virtual investigations with applicable parties
- Develop and conduct conciliation/settlement negotiations, monitor adherence to agreements, and resolve complaints collaboratively. Performs other related duties as required
- Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Local, state and federal fair housing laws, civil rights laws, and non-discriminatory ordinances rules, regulations, and procedures
- Investigative methods, evidence collection, and case documentation for housing complaints
- Methods and techniques for drafting investigative reports and legal documents
Skill in:
- Conducting thorough housing investigations and analyzing evidence
- Planning and managing multiple cases, including time management and organization
- Drafting analytical and legally defensible investigative reports
- Interviewing complainants, respondents, and witnesses
- Using computers and applicable software for case management and reporting
Ability to:
- Interpret, understand, and apply federal, state, and local fair housing and civil rights laws, rules, and regulations
- Analyze records and reports to determine compliance with laws and guidelines
- Prepare and present oral and written reports clearly and effectively
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive matters
- Conduct compliance reviews of conciliation or settlement agreements
- Plan and conduct educational and preventive activities in the community
Working Conditions
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting. Work is performed primarily in an office environment but requires regular travel to conduct on-site housing investigations. Incumbents may be exposed to various housing conditions, including construction sites, vacant or occupied residences, and outdoor areas. The position involves interacting with the public, including complainants, respondents, witnesses, and community members, and handling sensitive or confidential information in a professional manner. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for inspections, outreach activities, or hearings. Regular use of computers, phones, and other office equipment is required
Physical Demands
Light Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work.
Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth.
Conditions of Employment
The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Fort Worth
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The City of Cowboys & Culture is known for its Texas hospitality. The stunning and sprawling City of
Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. And it’s no wonder — With great neighborhoods, scenic terrain and a rich history of arts and culture, paired with world-class opportunities for business and education, it’s not only fun to visit Fort Worth, it’s even more rewarding to call it home.Fort Worth truly offers all the benefits and amenities of a bustling metropolitan city, while keeping the small- town charm that keeps it unpretentious and charismatic in all the right ways. Designated as one of America’s “Most Livable Communities” by the Partners for Livable Communities, the city truly offers a melting pot of culture, commerce, community and yes, cowboys.
There are over a dozen remarkable districts full of treasured history among modern luxuries and unique places to have fun, making it the No. 1 tourist destination in Texas and welcoming more than 9.4 million visitors annually.
Being one of the fastest-growing among large cities in the country, Fort Worth has received multiple accolades, including number one downtown (Livability), and the second-best City in the nation for job seekers (Forbes). Our employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents representing culturally diverse communities.
Exciting Growth & Future Development
One of the most fascinating aspects of the City of Fort Worth is its almost unprecedented growth over the past several years. Both in terms of population and industry, and as the 12th largest city in the United States, Fort Worth is truly booming — which presents both challenges and opportunities to truly develop this city in the right way. Every 30 minutes a new person moves to Fort Worth, so we’re looking for candidates who can embrace an evergrowing and changing environment and improve on it with solutions that work for the entire community of Fort Worth.
Mission
We are working together to build a strong community that others can look to as a pillar of unity and excellence. Through grassroots efforts within the community, and large scale construction and transportation plans that continue to add the infra- structure a growing city like Fort Worth needs, we’ll provide the public services our community requires to continually cultivate the unique city we call home.
Vision
Fort Worth’s vision is to be the most livable and best managed city in the country. We’ll do this by taking care of our citizens, implementing the highest quality standards in our schools, continually improving the neighborhoods we thrive in and the facets of the city that make our town so unique.
Benefits That Are Well Worth It
The City of Fort Worth continues to be dedicated to its employees’ well-being by providing competitive health benefits, a well-rounded wellness program and a Zero Accident Philosophy® workplace. All regular full-time employees and those employees who work 30–39 hours per week are eligible for all City of Fort Worth Benefits. Part-time employees who work 20–29 hours per week are eligible for dental, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 457 Deferred Compensation plan and other voluntary benefits.
Medical Program
The City offers two plan options through Meritain Health, an Aetna company.
The Health Center Plan – Offers employees and their family’s
primary health care services that are 100% completely free and unlimited. Employees can visit any one of the three City of Fort Worth Employee Health Centers and receive guaranteed same or next day appointments for sick visits. Also, services are available at any one of the five satellite locations that serves employees across the city.
The Consumer Choice Plan – Is offered to employees at no cost or low monthly premiums to cover eligible dependents and provides the financial benefits of a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Preventative services are covered at 100% on both plans.
• Prescription Drug coverage including mail order pharmacy are also included.Vacation
Eligible for 3 weeks of vacation: After successful completion of probationary period (usually
6 months), employees may take time off for rest, relaxation, vacation, illness, religious observances, and personal business.Holidays
Available on the first day of employment, the city provides employees with paid holidays, including two personal holidays.
Wellness Program
The city’s Healthy Challenge Wellness Program rewards all full-time, benefit-eligible employees on the city’s health insurance. The Healthy Challenge Program utilizes a points system. Participants may earn points throughout the year (Jan. 1-Dec. 15) for completing specific program activities and participants can redeem points at the end of the year for a cash reward. By participating, individuals can earn $150, $200 or $250 by accumulating program points.
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