Supervising Investigator (Human Rights Specialist 2) (NY HELPS)

NYS Division of Human Rights

Hauppauge (NY)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 86,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYSERS

Affordable Health Care options

Dental and vision benefits

NYS Deferred Compensation plan

NY 529 College Savings Program

Location pay

Job summary

The New York State Division of Human Rights in Hauppauge, NY seeks a Human Rights Specialist to supervise regional office activities and guide discrimination investigations. You will research NYSHRL, prepare determinations, and help shape agency policy while mentoring staff.

Experience in investigations, program development, and outreach is essential. This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and adherence to civil rights standards within a large state agency.

Qualifications

Seven years of experience in investigations or related fields.
Experience in human rights, civil rights or housing and community development programs.
Knowledge of NY State Human Rights Law and its application.

Responsibilities

Supervises regional office activities and anti-discrimination programs.
Researches and acts as a resource on the NYS Human Rights Law.
Prepares recommended determinations for the Regional Director.
Conducts staff development as part of performance management.
Participates in agency policy development and implementation.
Monitors investigations and develops strategy with staff.
Intervenes in investigations involving complex legal issues.
Oversees intake unit and education/outreach activities.

Skills

Leadership

Investigation

Policy development

Staff training

Communication

Case management

Education

Associate degree substitution for experience

Bachelor's degree substitution for experience

Master's degree substitution for experience

J.D. substitution for experience

Ph.D. substitution for experience

Tools

CMS

Job description

Supervises a variety of regional office activities involved in carrying out anti-

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

Duties Description

Supervises a variety of regional office activities involved in carrying out anti- discrimination programs in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Researches and acts as a resource on the New York State Human Rights Law and its application.
Prepares recommended determinations for the Regional Director.
Conducts and directs staff development programs as one component of a comprehensive performance management program.
Participates in developing and implementing agency administrative policy.
Receives cases from the Regional Director and together with the Human Rights Specialist 1, determines strategy, tactics and appropriate case law to be utilized in the investigation of complaint at the time of assignment.
Maintains communication with Human Rights Specialist 1 throughout investigations, keeping abreast of developments and negotiating changes in strategy and technique.
Assists staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing case problems and in improving their investigative and analytical skills.
Reviews case files for completeness, accuracy, and probative value and then determines need for additional information. Processes recommended determinations based on the content of the file to the Regional Director.
Monitors the Case Management System (CMS) to ensure that investigative standards are being met and develops corrective action plans for case processing problems that surface.
Intercedes in investigations or conferences that entail complex legal issues or unusual circumstances.
Conducts education and outreach activities.
Supervises the intake unit.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Promotion: One year of permanent, competitive, service as a Human Rights Specialist 1, or a Human Rights Specialist 1 (Spanish Language).

Non-Competitive: Seven years of experience in any combination of the following areas: field investigation or law enforcement investigation and the preparation of detailed narrative reports; planning, developing, implementing or enforcing a human rights, civil rights or housing and community development program; conducting discrimination or labor relations investigations; or litigation.

Substitution: an associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized experience.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments

The New York State Division of Human Rights is a nation-leading civil rights enforcement agency tasked with combating hate, bias, and discrimination through the enforcement of the New York State Human Rights Law-one of the most expansive state-level civil rights laws anywhere in the country.

The Division is committed to creating an environment where employees and the New Yorkers we serve feel they belong, and the Division knows diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are foundational to every aspect of civil rights work. The Division is an equal opportunity employer, and recognizes that diversity in the workforce is critical. The Division encourages people living with disabilities and applicants from all communities to apply.

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including