Senior Discrimination Investigator

State Program Administrator Coordinator - Senior Discrimination Investigator

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.

We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers. To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees.

You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title:
Senior Discrimination Investigator
Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Job : 91419
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 01/16/2026
• Closing Date
  : 02/05/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
• Division/Unit
  : (I)
  Office of Equity & Diversity
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This job announcement will be used to fill two vacancies.

These positions are located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office.

The incumbents will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

The incumbents will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

These positions ensure legal and policy compliance with the department’s obligation to provide timely and effective responses to both internal and external complaints of workplace discrimination, reprisal, and discriminatory harassment by conducting complex investigations,handling complex matters, including overlap with FMLA, workers' compensation law, contractual bargaining rights, and undue hardships. The positions are also responsible for writing and reviewing workforce policies and ensuring adherence to current case law, regulatory guidance and statutory requirements under various state and federal laws including:
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Minnesota Human Rights Act, State Personnel Management, Minn. Stat. Chapter 43A, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Chapter 13, FHWA Civil Rights laws, relevant rules of Civil Procedure, and all related MnDOT internal policies.

The incumbents will serve as MnDOT’s primary contacts for discrimination-related matters and will confer regularly with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and Minnesota Management and Budget regarding internally and externally filed complaints of discrimination, as well as lawsuits filed in state and federal court. Additionally, the incumbents will provide legal counsel to managers and Human Resources and manage key aspects of the department’s statewide internal complaint process, including recommending informal resolution methods (e.g., mediation) referring cases;

determining investigative strategies and processes; hiring and directing contractors to conduct expert discrimination investigations; drafting comprehensive investigative reports; and making findings and recommendations for appropriate follow-up.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Three years of advanced professional experience applying state and federal non-discrimination law that demonstrates the following:

• Performing complex legal and case analysis.
• Conducting all aspects of complaint investigations, including drafting investigative reports and findings, and providing follow-up guidance to…