Description

The Discrimination Law Supervisor will lead a team responsible for conducting nondiscrimination and harassment investigations, provide guidance, and perform final reviews of investigation reports and reasonable accommodation determinations to ensure MnDOT meets its obligations under applicable employment discrimination laws. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate responses to discrimination charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
• Provide legal analysis of discrimination, harassment, and accommodation claims. 
• Prepare MnDOT’s official position statements, clearly articulating all relevant legal and substantive defenses.  
• Consult with and guide supervisors, managers, and HR professionals on issues related to employee discrimination, disability, protected classes, leave management and accommodation processes.
• Respond to subpoenas and formal information requests in compliance with applicable laws. 
• Advise supervisors and managers on employment discrimination policies, state personnel laws, policies, and rules, and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act to support informed decision-making and compliance. 

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave available
• Some telework may be available
• And more!

How to Apply: 

Please Apply Online by 2/05/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “90135” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”  
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list:  Professional Organization/Association - Twin Cities Society for Human Resource Management

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Three (3) years of experience supervising professionals who conduct workplace investigations, represent employers in EEOC/Human Rights complaints by preparing position statements, or respond to complex ADA accommodation requests, including making undue hardship determinations.

OR

• Four (4) years of advanced professional experience conducting workplace investigations or representing employers in EEOC/Human Rights complaints by preparing position statements and formal responses. 

NOTE: A JD degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school substitutes for one year of advanced professional experience.

Information on the candidate’s resume must also demonstrate:

• Legal drafting skills sufficient to communicate clear and concise findings in plain language to governing bodies, managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Legal analysis skills sufficient to comprehend case law, statutes, and regulations and to apply findings to specific facts and circumstances.
• Client counseling skills sufficient to provide complex information in a useful manner.
• Applicants selected for interviews will be asked to respond to a writing sample exercise.