Director, Reasonable Accommodations

POLICE DEPARTMENT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Police Department's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity seeks an Executive Agency Counsel to oversee legal matters related to employment discrimination and reasonable accommodations.

The role requires NYS Bar admission and significant supervisory experience, with a focus on policy development, compliance with EEOC and DCAS rules, and mentoring the Reasonable Accommodation team while safeguarding confidential information.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and four years of relevant legal experience after admission, including leadership of other attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage reasonable accommodation requests under EEOC and DCAS rules.
• Provide guidance to Assistant Commissioner, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Draft official correspondence related to accommodation requests.
• Coordinate meetings to review accommodation requests and prepare reports.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality of accommodation records.

Skills

KPIs development

Stakeholder communication

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Policy gaps analysis

Accessibility guidance

Confidentiality

Mentoring

Education

New York Bar admission

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.

SHIFT/HOURS

Tours Vary

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.