Director of Investigations

Job description

Overview The Director of Investigations is responsible for overseeing all aspects of investigations of alleged housing discrimination and enforcement of local and federal laws pertaining to fair housing. The Director of Investigations performs this function to ensure that the Boston Fair Housing and Equity Office effectively engages and serves residents, especially the most vulnerable, and advocates for fair housing and equity to reach the Office’s mission: working to prevent discrimination and ensure fair and equitable access to housing for all people of Boston. This role lives in the Equity & Inclusion Cabinet. Learn about the Equity & Inclusion Cabinet at boston.gov/equity . Responsibilities: - Oversees all aspects of the City of Boston’s Fair Housing and Equity Office investigative and enforcement proceedings. - Performs oversight and enforcement of rules for receipt of complaints and for all proceedings, conduct of investigations, development of compliance and conciliation agreements, and conduct of enforcement hearings. - Defends probable cause findings during administrative hearings as needed. - Develops pleadings, motions, depositions, and stipulations. - Develops and initi...