EEO & Disability Rights Manager

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks an EEO and RA Manager for the Department of Veterans’ Services to oversee compliance with EEO policies across the agency. You will lead investigations, coordinate accommodations, and support diversity initiatives while ensuring lawful practices and reporting obligations are met.

You will work closely with Human Resources and senior leadership to promote equitable employment, handle audits, and guide managers on complaint resolution and cooperative dialogue requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; two years of related community work or activities.
• High school diploma with six years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience with at least one year in related duties.

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer, and manage EEO policies, procedures and compliance programs respecting federal, state, local laws.
• Respond to EEO inquiries and conduct confidential fact-finding investigations.
• Coordinate informal resolutions and mediation referrals when appropriate.
• Provide counseling on EEO rights and complaint processes to employees.
• Serve as Disability Service Facilitator and Disability Rights Coordinator for the agency.
• Coordinate reasonable accommodations and engage in cooperative dialogue as required by law.
• Prepare and submit EEO/compliance reports to DCAS, EEPC, City Council, and others.
• Develop and monitor the Annual Diversity and EEO Plan and track progress against goals.
• Collaborate with HR on recruitment, hiring, promotions, and accommodations.
• Assist in audits and corrective actions as requested by oversight bodies.
• Monitor changes in EEO laws and update agency practices accordingly.
• Advise executive leadership on compliance, resolutions, and equitable employment practices.

Skills

EEO compliance

Investigations

Diversity & inclusion

Reasonable accommodation

Cooperative dialogue

Reporting & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

The City of New York seeks an EEO and RA Manager for the Department of Veterans’ Services to oversee compliance with EEO policies across the agency. You will lead investigations, coordinate accommodations, and support diversity initiatives while ensuring lawful practices and reporting obligations are met.

You will work closely with Human Resources and senior leadership to promote equitable employment, handle audits, and guide managers on complaint resolution and cooperative dialogue requirements.