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Agency Human Rights, Division of

Title Equal Opportunity Specialist 2

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade 23

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $84246 to $105255 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Bronx

Street Address 1 Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor

City Bronx

State NY

Zip Code 10458

Duties Description The New York State Division of Human Rights is dedicated to eliminating discrimination, remedying injustice, and promoting equal opportunity, access, and dignity. Our vision is a New York free of discrimination where everyone can fulfill their potential and participate fully in the life of the state.Reporting to the Chief Belonging Officer, the DEIA Program Manager will help develop and lead the implementation of strategies to foster belonging through the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility across the Division and externally. The new Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Office will lead the work to create a welcoming, inclusive and equitable environment for all staff and the public interacting with the Division. Specific responsibilities include:• Coordinates day-to-day operations to implement the agency’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives, in line with workplan as well as federal and State laws.• Helps hire, onboard and coach other members of the DEIA Office.• Makes recommendations to Chief Belonging Officer to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility framework into the Divisions policies and protocols.• Liaises with other agency units to communicate goals and objectives, advice on recommended actions or high priority matters, and to obtain feedback to inform programmatic planning. • Meets with relevant external stakeholders to exchange information on agency diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies, procedures, and practices. • Oversees creation and optimization of systems to monitor agency’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility data, including DEIA Office’s projects and metrics, in collaboration with other agency units.• Serves as the designated Agency Language Access Coordinator, working closely with the NYS Office of Language Access to ensure compliance with the requirements of the law.• Attends DEIA events, gives presentations and participates in committees and related occasions as needed. • Guides the team in the development of relevant diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programming and professional development opportunities to enhance cultural awareness among staff, as well as the provision on culturally and linguistically responsive services to the public, in collaboration with other agency units (for example, cultural observance events and messaging, workgroups, conscious and unconscious bias training, etc.).• Supervises DEIA Development Coordinator and DEIA Experience Specialist.• Fills in for Chief Belonging Officer, in their absence.

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE QUALIFICATIONS:Seven years of the experience* in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights.; 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 18.*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: 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 We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System• Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 College Savings ProgramPlease note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Eligible for $4000 location pay

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Name Leslie Brownell

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Agency Bldg 1, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.