Director, Reasonable Accommodations

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid annual leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Pension

Deferred Compensation

IRA

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The City of New York seeks an Executive Agency Counsel to advise on Equal Employment Opportunity and reasonable accommodations, ensuring lawful and fair employment practices.

The role requires NYS Bar admission and extensive experience in administrative or executive legal work, with a focus on accessibility, confidentiality, and policy guidance. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a path to impact citywide employment equity.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of recent full-time legal experience after admission.
• Eighteen months of supervision of other attorneys in administrative/managerial work.

Responsibilities

• Review accommodation requests per EEOC criteria and apply applicable laws.
• Provide guidance to the Assistant Commissioner on the accommodation process.
• Draft official correspondence related to accommodation requests.
• Coordinate meetings to review accommodation requests.
• Prepare and generate reports to track accommodation activity.
• Maintain accurate, current, and confidential records of accommodations.
• Deliver workforce training on reasonable accommodation policies and procedures.
• Assist employees and managers in understanding rights and responsibilities regarding accommodations.
• Ensure compliance with DCAS and EEOC regulations.

Skills

KPI metrics

Management communication

Writing skills

Accessibility guidance

Confidentiality

Mentoring

Education

Admission to New York State Bar

Job description

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) is responsible for preventing, investigating, and addressing employment discrimination and harassment within the Department. OEEO leads significant policy and training initiatives, including those related to pregnancy and lactation accommodations, facial hair and beards, religious head coverings, and transgender inclusion guidelines, ensuring the Department remains responsive to and supportive of the diverse needs of its members. OEEO works closely with complainants to conduct thorough and impartial investigations, addressing inappropriate conduct and fostering a workplace environment that is safe, equitable, and respectful. The Reasonable Accommodations Unit manages requests for accommodations based on disability or religion for all members of the service. In addition, the OEEO Liaison Network plays a critical role in supporting the implementation of EEO policies and assisting with complaint response and investigative processes. OEEO also oversees the Department’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Disability Services Facilitator (DSF) serves as the primary liaison between the Department and the public, coordinating efforts to meet federal, state, and local accessibility requirements and ensuring continued ADA compliance.

The duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing and processing employee requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with criteria established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and applicable laws.
• Making determinations related to the reasonable accommodation process and providing guidance and support to the Assistant Commissioner, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Drafting official correspondence related to accommodation requests.
• Coordinating meetings to review and discuss accommodation requests.
• Preparing and generating reports to track accommodation activity.
• Ensuring all tracking systems are accurate, current, and properly maintained.
• Managing records associated with accommodation requests to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of all documentation.
• Delivering workforce training focused on reasonable accommodation policies and procedures.
• Assisting employees and managers in understanding their rights and responsibilities regarding reasonable accommodations within the Department.
• Ensuring compliance with Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and EEOC laws, rules, and regulations.

In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005

Minimum Qualifications

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated ability to develop internal metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team performance. - Ability to effectively engage and communicate with all levels of management, strong writing and analytical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong ability to identify gaps in processes and policies and proactively develop and implement solutions. - Ability to provide guidance on accessibility-related matters and experience leading Reasonable Accommodations teams and related work. - Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality. - Sound judgment and decision‑making skills, particularly with respect to issue escalation and ability to coach and mentor Reasonable Accommodation Specialists with varying levels of experience. - Background in employment discrimination and/or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) law preferred.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

, $75,443.00 – $201,607.00