Human Rights Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $70,307.14 - $112,209.06 Annually
Location : Government Center East - 115 South Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1414656
Department: HOSS Human Rights
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Human Rights Specialist position with the Human Services Department - Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division.
The Human Services Department is seeking a Human Rights Specialist to support the fair, efficient, and professional administration of discrimination inquiries and complaints under the Broward County Human Rights Act.
The Human Rights Specialist serves as a key point of contact for both complainants and respondents, assessing initial inquiries to determine jurisdiction, drafting formal complaints, and conducting thorough interviews with all involved parties. Responsibilities include investigating cases, evaluating evidence, drafting detailed reports and determinations, and entering required information into the HUD portal. The position also facilitates conciliations when applicable and works independently to manage cases while providing regular updates to leadership. The role further supports the Human Rights Board and performs related duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and communication skills, experience in investigations or human rights compliance, and the ability to manage multiple case components with accuracy, fairness, and a high level of professionalism.
2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High-Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2,000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation County matches up to $2,000 a year
General Description

• Responsible for Investigating employment, housing, and public accommodations discrimination complaints and other cases that fall within the jurisdiction of the Human Rights Section, Housing Options, Solutions, and Support Division.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, law or closely related field.
• Requires two (2) years and six (6) months of experience conducting investigations and regulatory compliance in one of the following specialties: Equal Employment Opportunity; Fair Housing; Public Accommodations Discrimination; Ethics, Wage Recovery, Living Wage,Cone of Silence violations; Americans with Disabilities Act; Fraud Examinations and Auditing; or closely related field..

Special Certifications and Licenses

• Depending on area of assignment, FL Driver's License may be required

Preferences

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, law or closely related field.
• Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, law or closely related field.
• Mediator Certification
• Fair Housing Investigator Certification
• One (1) year or more experience as a mediator or in conflict resolution.
• One (1) year or more experience of advanced written communication for legal-style reports.
• One (1) year or more experience working with diverse populations and stakeholders.
• Bilingual in Spanish, Creole, or Portugese (speak, read & write)

SCOPE OF WORK
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

• The Human Rights Section oversees the Human Rights Board and manages employment, fair housing, and public accommodation discrimination complaints.
• Receive initial inquiries regarding fair housing and public accommodation complaints and assess whether they fall under the Broward County Human Rights Act.
• Draft employment, fair housing, and public accommodation discrimination complaints.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses to obtain relevant information and facts.
• Investigate complaints through on-site visits, record reviews, policy and procedure evaluations, and compliance checks.
• Create, develop, and prepare detailed final investigative reports, recommendations, and determinations for review and approval by the Equal Opportunity Officer and Director or designee.
• Conciliate employment, fair housing, and public accommodation discrimination complaints, when applicable.
• Enter all relevant case information into the HUD Enforcement Management System (HEMS) in a timely manner.
• Provide technical assistance to complainants, respondents, agencies, governmental entities, and the general public.
• Serve as a back-up coordinator for the Human Rights Board, including scheduling and attending meetings, managing email communications, preparing agendas and minutes, and coordinating final administrative hearings.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and delivering operating procedures and compliance or educational training.
• Plan, coordinate, attend, and actively participate in Fair Housing Month activities.
• Attend required virtual and in-person trainings and continuing education classes.
• Participate in outreach events to educate consumers, constituents, and community partners on HOSS-D services, and provide critical services during cold and hot weather events, in addition to countywide emergency responsibilities.
• Work independently under limited supervision, reporting major activities through case management or periodic meetings.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic, moving machinery.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
01
What is your highest level of degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, law or closely related field?

• No degree
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree

02
How many years' of experience conducting investigations and regulatory compliance in one of the following specialties: Equal Employment Opportunity; Fair Housing; Public Accommodations Discrimination; Ethics, Wage Recovery, Living Wage, and Cone of Silence violations; Americans with Disabilities Act; Fraud Examinations and Auditing; or closely related field.

• Less than 2.5 years
• 2.5 - 5.5 years
• 5.5 - 7.5 years
• 7.5+ or more years

03
If hired, would you be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license as required for this role?

• Yes
• No

04
This position interacts with the Human Rights Board. Describe any experience you have presenting findings or case summaries to oversight bodies, boards, or committees.
05
Explain your experience drafting formal legal/investigative reports, findings, or determinations based on evidence collected. Include details about the type of reports and your review process.
06
Do you have experience entering or managing case information in federal or state platforms (such as HUD or HEMS systems)? If yes, please describe.
07
What strategies do you use to stay organized and maintain accuracy when managing multiple cases at different stages simultaneously?
Required Question