EEO Investigator

New York City Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Transportation is seeking an EEO Investigator to conduct investigations into discrimination and sexual harassment, field reasonable accommodations requests, and prepare reports for the EEO Office. The role requires bar admission and strong written/verbal communication, with ongoing training delivery and policy interpretation.

Under supervision, you will manage caseloads, interview witnesses, draft findings, and collaborate with internal and external partners to

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar and active status for the duration of employment.
• 1 year of legal experience post-bar or 6 months as Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
• Ability to interpret federal, state, and local employment laws and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into discrimination and sexual harassment complaints.
• Interview witnesses and draft investigative plans and reports.
• Manage caseload and coordinate with internal/external partners.
• Provide trainings on EEO rights and responsibilities and related laws.

Skills

Legal experience

Confidentiality

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Education

New York State Bar admission

Tools

MS Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under general supervision of the Assistant Commissioner of EEO, Diversity and Inclusion, and direct supervision of the Deputy EEO Officer, with wide latitude for independent judgement, the EEO Investigator will support the agency's equal employment opportunity and diversity, equity and inclusion goals by conducting investigations regarding complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment, fielding request for reasonable accommodations, preparing all required reports in support of the EEO Office, and providing training and education to agency employees of their rights and responsibilities under the Federal, State, City, and Agency EEO policies and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. In furtherance of those goals, the EEO Investigator's responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Composing investigative plans, which include deciding which witnesses to interview, outlining which questions to ask, and planning which documents to request and how to acquire said documents; Interviewing witnesses to obtain complete and thorough responses to questions; Writing Investigative Reports and making recommendations to the Chief Diversity Officer and Deputy EEO Officer based on their investigatory findings; Managing caseload of investigations involving complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation, etc; Collaborating with both internal and external partners on investigations; Assisting in the development and delivery of all classroom and computer-based EEO and Diversity & Inclusion trainings; Ensuring training materials are routinely updated to reflect any changes in the law; Conducting other duties as are necessary to comply with EEO regulations, and other internal and external policies; Otherwise supporting ALL the work of the EEO Office, including that related to its Diversity & Inclusion goals, if necessary.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

Minimum Qualifications

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).

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

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:

To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines related to labor and employment and affirmative action.
• Ability to analyze and interpret Agency rules and regulations, as well as laws and other pertinent guidelines relating to the HR specializations of classification, staffing, labor relations, and employee relations
• Thorough understanding of mediation processes and techniques (e.g., negotiation and arbitration) strong people skills, impartiality and the ability to protect confidential information.
• Proficiency in completing tasks on a computer, which includes having a strong working knowledge of MS Outlook and Office Suite
• Proven ability to manage a large workload within tight time constraints and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to address problems and obtain solutions in dealing with both internal and external issues
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse population of staff
• Proven ability to work independently
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality - a must.

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.