Diversity & Inclusion Program Lead

New York State Department of Public Service; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Public Service is seeking an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 to coordinate diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity activities within the Human Resources Management Section of the Office of Administration. You will develop, implement and assess DEI programs, and help ensure fair hiring, promotion and services across the agency.

Responsibilities include analyzing workforce data, training staff on DEI principles, reviewing personnel actions, engaging with advocacy

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights; OR one year of NYS service in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, minority business, employment compliance, human resources, or training position at or above Grade 18.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the implementation of diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity initiatives within the Department’s 5-year Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan.
• Analyzing data and producing reports related to agency diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity programs.
• Assisting training staff with DEI-related trainings and reviewing trainings for DEI compliance.
• Reviewing hiring, promotion, and termination actions to ensure fairness and equity; participating in interviews and candidate selections.
• Recruiting and promoting a diverse workforce through networking, outreach, and social media/web recruitment tools.
• Determining accommodations under federal and state laws; investigating discrimination complaints and making recommendations.
• Developing programming to enhance cultural awareness; representing the agency at DEI events and meetings with advocacy groups.
• Maintaining the DPS internal DEI SharePoint page and proposing improvements for DEI on the external website.

Job description

The New York State Department of Public Service is seeking an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 to coordinate diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity activities within the Human Resources Management Section of the Office of Administration. You will develop, implement and assess DEI programs, and help ensure fair hiring, promotion and services across the agency.

Responsibilities include analyzing workforce data, training staff on DEI principles, reviewing personnel actions, engaging with advocacy