Equal Opportunity Specialist 1-227716

New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services seeks an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 to support the Workforce Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit. This role serves as co-chair of the Cultural Inclusion Alliance and drives non-discriminatory hiring practices, outreach to diverse communities, and diversity training.

The position contributes to a 24/7 agency and its hosted offices, collaborating across divisions to advance inclusion, equity, and accessibility across NYS

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights.
• Experience with organizations focused on equal opportunity, civil rights, minority business development, or related programs; or recruitment, training, and upgrading qualifications of protected class members.
• Substitutions: an associate's degree may substitute for two years; bachelor's for four; J.D. or master's for five years.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the Language Access Coordinator.
• Assist with implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives and procedures.
• Co-chair Cultural Inclusion Alliance and coordinate events promoting cultural inclusion and heritage.
• Liaise with departments to advance inclusion initiatives.
• Conduct targeted recruitment to increase representation of protected classes.
• Represent the agency at career fairs for diversity recruitment.
• Review and approve hires based on non-discriminatory factors; share job postings with diverse populations.
• May conduct training on equal employment opportunity and diversity.

Connaissances

Diversity and inclusion

Equal opportunity

Coordination

Formation

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

J.D. or Master’s degree

Description du poste

Duties Description

The Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 will be assigned to the Workforce Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Unit and will report to the Equal Opportunity Specialist 2. The Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 serves as the Cultural Inclusion Alliance co-chair, conducts nomination reviews, performs resume redactions, supports the Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 position, and assists with diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity efforts for the Division of Criminal Justice Services, which is a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week agency, and for its hosted agencies, the Office of Victim Services and the State Commission of Correction. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Language Access Coordinator;
• Assist with the implementation of diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity initiatives and procedures;
• Co-chair DCJS' Cultural Inclusion Alliance and coordinate and oversee the development, planning, execution, and promotion of cultural inclusion and heritage celebration events and programming;
• Liaise with various departments, divisions, and subcommittees to advance cultural and inclusion initiatives;
• Conduct special recruitment efforts for protected class members to increase representation and remove barriers that limit the professional development of protected class members;
• Represent the agency at various career fairs for diversity recruitment efforts;
• Review and approve Agency and hosted agency hires, ensuring that the justification for all new hires is based on non-discriminatory factors;
• Share job postings of non-competitive and exempt positions with various diverse population groups;
• May conduct various training classes related to equal employment opportunity and diversity and inclusion; and
• Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Non-competitive: six years of experience* in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights.

• Qualifying experience includes working with organizations concerned with equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, civil rights, minority business development, or similar programs; or in recruiting, training, and upgrading the educational and job qualifications of protected class members.

Substitutions: An associate's degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor's degree for four years; and J.D. or master's degree for five years.

Additional Comments

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Unit at [e-mail] or [phone].