Equal Opportunity Specialist 3

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision seeks an Equal Opportunity Specialist (EOS) 3 to act as Assistant Director/Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, reporting to EOS 4. The role includes overseeing compliance with EEO, Civil Rights, and Human Rights provisions and coordinating DEI initiatives across the department.

The position supports the Five-Year DEI Strategic Plan, advises on discrimination matters, and collaborates with multiple offices.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights.
• At least one year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.
• Substitution: associate’s degree may substitute for two years; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.
• Experience with policy development and interagency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with EO 187 and EEO/Civil Rights requirements.
• Coordinate DEI strategic plan implementation with CDMAC and facilities.
• Advise on complaints and litigation related to civil/human rights.
• Develop and revise policies related to diversity and inclusion.
• Represent the department on the State Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Council.
• Coordinate diversity and inclusion activities across Central Office, regional offices, and facilities.
• Plan and conduct training on DEI topics.
• Recruitment outreach and data reporting.

Skills

EEO compliance

Diversity & Inclusion

Policy development

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties Description

Within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), the Equal Opportunity Specialist (EOS) 3 functions as the Assistant Director/Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator and reports directly to the EOS 4, who functions as the Director of this Office. The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Oversee compliance with mandate of Executive Order No. 187, federal and state provisions for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Civil Rights, Human Rights and other legal provisions.
• Serves as liaison for ODI on agency committees, task forces, or work groups as assigned by the Director of ODI. Also serve as the agency liaison for the Martin Luther King (MLK) events.
• Oversee the Implementation of the Five-Year Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategic Plan, in coordination with the Commissioner’s Diversity Management Advisory Council (CDMAC), Central Office Executive Team, and executives of 41 Correctional Facilities and 8 Regional Offices; developing action items and identifying the responsible programs/parties; and monitor performance and outcomes.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the CDMAC, supporting the Department’s efforts to advance Diversity and Inclusion practices within our culture, programs, operations and services, encompassing employees, incarcerated individuals and releasees.
• Provide assistance to the Office of Attorney General, Office of Employee Relations - Anti Discrimination Investigations Division, Counsel’s Office, Freedom of Information Law, Central Office Review Committee, Advocacy groups, etc. on complaints and litigation related to Civil/Human Rights discrimination cases.
• Assist with developing and revising policies, procedures, and guidelines; related to Diversity and Inclusion, EEO, application of Human Rights and Civil Rights, for employees and incarcerated individuals.
• Represent the Department in the State Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Council to share best practices and ensure the Department’s interest is represented at the enterprise level.

Coordinate diversity, equity and inclusion, and equal opportunity activities in DOCCS’ Central Office, regional offices, and correctional facilities and provide related training.

• Ensure compliance with DOCCS’ goals and timetables through the review and sign-off of all Department’s employment transactions such as appointments, promotions, transfers, and probationary terminations.
• Conduct trend analysis of the workforce composition and employment transactions to identify areas of underrepresentation; provide quarterly reports to the Commissioner’s Executive Team members.
• Engage the field/program areas to compile data and prepare the Department’s Annual Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Annual Report and Quantitative Worksheet due on an annual basis to the Department of Civil Service.
• Plan and execute several cultural events in coordination with the Central Office Diversity & Inclusion Committee (CODIC) and various subcommittees.
• Participate in recruitment efforts and assist with developing and monitoring recruitment and outreach strategies and measuring their efficacy.
• Respond to requests from internal/external entities regarding demographic data reports and content related to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Review statewide employment data and practices to reduce disparities in employment.
• Partner with workgroups to increase equity and accessibility for applicants and employees.
• Review research focused on diverse populations.
• Identify and build relationships with community organizations.

Qualifications

Must meet the following qualifications for non-competitive appointment:

Eight years of experience* in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights.

At least one year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level;

OR

One year of State service in an equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, minority business, employment compliance, human resources, or training position allocated at or above Grade 23.

• Qualifying Experience: 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.

Substitution: associate’s degree may substitute for two years of the non-supervisory experience; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.

Additional Comments

Work hours and telecommuting to be discussed at time of interview.