Human Rights Jobs in Carlisle, PA (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Location : Allegheny County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-56125-49810
Department: Human Relations Commission
Division: EX PHRC Reg I Pgh
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 49810
Position Number: 00080657
Union: SEIU Local 668
Bargaining Unit: F4
Pay Group: ST06
Bureau / Division Code: 00819310
Bureau / Division: Human Relations Commission / Pittsburgh Regional Office
Worksite Address: 301 5th Avenue, Suite 390
City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15222
Contact Name: Warren Bubb
Contact Email: wabubb@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are 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 all people in Pennsylvania by ensuring their equal civil rights under the law.
This Human Relations Representative 1 role with the Human Relations Commission, Pittsburgh Regional Office performs beginning-level investigatory and public contact work needed to support enforcement of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Apply now to start your career in public service with a team that creates positive change ever day!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This 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, and/or retaliation. As a Human Relations Representative 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Case Investigation: Review complaints of alleged discrimination, conduct interviews, and follow procedures to keep each case moving forward
• Record Management: Communicate with involved parties to ensure all source documents are requested and received, ensure records are updated, and track all events and case actions
• Fact Analysis: Conduct preliminary analyses to determine the information needed to complete a full investigation, assess jurisdiction, and identify complaints requiring priority investigations
• Settlement Facilitation: Schedule and conduct conferences with involved parties to discuss complaint allegations, explore settlements possibilities, and answer questions about Commission procedures
• Document Preparation Draft initial complaints, write settlement proposals, and prepare investigation reports and recommendations based on findings
• Legal Team Support: Submit documents for Legal Department review and approval, help with issues of jurisdiction and timeliness, and testify at public hearings and civil proceedings when necessary

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work 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 three 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 Pittsburgh. 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Human Relations Representative Trainee (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One 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's 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; or
• An 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 Guidelines.
• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing 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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Human Relations Representative Trainee for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Have you completed at least 12 semester college credits in human resources, labor management relations, civil rights, social work, social justice, public policy, public administration, communications, or investigation? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

• Yes
• No

04
How much full-time professional administrative investigative, criminal investigative, regulatory investigative, civil rights, or human rights experience involving gathering evidence, interviewing, and reporting investigative findings do you possess?

• 1 year or more
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• Less than 6 months
• None

05
If you are claiming full-time administrative investigative, regulatory investigative, or criminal investigative experience involving the gathering of evidence, interviewing, and reporting investigation findings, you must provide detailed information to support your experience. Be sure to include the following: 1. The name of the employer(s) where the work was performed. 2. The number of hours per week spent specifically on administrative investigative, regulatory investigative, or criminal investigative work as described above, even if only part-time.3. The name of the specific office in which you were employed (if applicable). 4. The job duties you performed while completing the administrative investigative, regulatory investigative, or criminal investigative work described above. 5. The dates of employment (month/year to month/year) that this experience took place.
06
How much graduate coursework have you completed in Social Work, Psychology, Public Policy, Civil Rights Law, or Public Health? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the el