Full vacancy announcement follows. The incumbent monitors civil rights developments in assigned states. Conducts special assignment investigations and necessary research. The incumbent also plays a lead role in recruitment and evaluation of potential SAC members in order to maintain a representative group in each state. Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position described.
Comprehensive knowledge of civil rights issues and statutes and specific knowledge of civil rights issues and statutes as they impact on related issues, e.g. housing, education, welfare, and civil rights enforcement. Demonstrated ability to write clearly and professionally at an advanced level, such as graduate level research papers, published articles, masters theises, and dissertations. Demonstrated ability to research and summarize civil rights cases, statutes, and regulations to support civil rights studies. Demonstrated ability to conduct statistical analyses using mainframe and personal computers. Ability to demonstrate considerable interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and persuade individuals of diverse backgrounds to gather and disseminate information on sensitive and controversial matters.