Assistant Commissioner of Equity, Inclusion & EEO

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) seeks an Assistant Commissioner of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/Equal Employment Opportunity to lead investigations, policy work, and compliance for the agency’s equity initiatives. This is a senior role focused on advancing inclusive employment practices and anti‑discrimination enforcement within a municipal housing agency.

Reporting to the Agency Commissioner, the role directs DEI strategy, supervises a team, and collaborates

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead investigations into discrimination/harassment and retaliation.
• Experience translating policy into implementable programs.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and EEO guidelines.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in a public agency.
• Experience handling reasonable accommodations and accessibility issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into allegations of discrimination/harassment involving any protected class under EEO policy.
• Translate equity and inclusion goals into working programs and policies for the agency.
• Review personnel policies for compliance with applicable laws and renew agency statements.
• Advise senior HPD staff on employment affairs and DEI matters.
• Coordinate training, reporting, and engagement with citywide EEO initiatives.
• Represent the Agency at Citywide EEO meetings and respond to external inquiries.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Investigations

Policy development

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The City of New York’s Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) seeks an Assistant Commissioner of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/Equal Employment Opportunity to lead investigations, policy work, and compliance for the agency’s equity initiatives. This is a senior role focused on advancing inclusive employment practices and anti‑discrimination enforcement within a municipal housing agency.

Reporting to the Agency Commissioner, the role directs DEI strategy, supervises a team, and collaborates