Senior Investigation Specialist

Senior Investigation Specialist

Location: Downtown Seattle::

Organization: EEO and Professional Standards

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Expires: Dec 8, 2025, 1:59:00 AM

Minimum Salary: 114,478.00 Maximum Salary: 154,882.00

The Port of Seattle is unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

Some of what you'll be doing:

As a Senior Investigation Specialist, you will receive, document and investigate reports of potential Code of Conduct violations and Port policies. You will also conduct senior level investigations and manage complex investigation processes using the Port's case management system, HR Acuity.

• You will conduct intake interviews with Port employees and external sources reporting concerns or potential violations of the Port of Seattle Code of Conduct and other policies.
• You will document intake information and provide oral briefings to the Workplace Responsibility Senior Manager and Review team.
• You will conduct preliminary investigations of reported concerns, including research, document and records review, and manager interviews.
• You will draft written investigative reports with findings, analysis, and conclusions.
• You will review complex conflict of interest concerns involving Port consultants, contractors, and business partners.
• You will serve as the interim Senior Manager of Workplace Responsibility when needed.
• You will respond to high-level Code of Conduct concerns, consulting directly with HR Director, General Counsel, Senior Port Counsel, and Executive Leadership.
• You will communicate regularly with the team, department, and organization regarding Workplace Responsibility and Code of Conduct policies and keep department directors informed of investigation outcomes.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have five (5) years of experience in workplace investigations and compliance.
• Desired – We hope you have a bachelor's degree in business or human resources.
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Proficient – You have strong knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employment laws, investigation best practices, labor relations, and government/business ethics.
• Efficient Communicator – You have excellent communication skills both oral and written. You have excellent reading, research and writing skills.
• Analytical – You possess skills in the identification and interpretation of relevant legal standards and analytic application of legal standards to facts.

What else you need to know:

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management's discretion.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment.

Why you'll love it here:

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port's mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle's website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the "Collective Bargaining Agreement" or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle:

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.