Assistant Commissioner Office of Equal Employment Opportunity
Assistant Commissioner Office of Equal Employment Opportunity
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Job Description
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the Citys evolving criminal justice system participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff visitors volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully reenter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7500 diverse professionals and knowledge experts.
As an equal opportunity employer the New York City Department of Correction is committed to employment practices that support a nondiscriminatory workplace. DOC is seeking a talented EEO professional who will enforce these practices the mission of Equal Employment Practices Commission as well as the City of New Yorks Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. The Assistant Commissioner will maintain an effective affirmative employment program and equal opportunity for those who are employed by or seek employment with the New York City DOC. The selected candidate will ensure that all protected groups are fully aware of their rights under the appropriate Federal State and City employment laws against discrimination. Reporting to the Commissioner the Departments Equal Employment Opportunity Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Supervising and directing the work of EEO staff including the Disability Rights Coordinator and the
Diversity Officer.
Developing the Agencys Diversity and Inclusion strategic plans.
Formulating and implementing the Agencys EEO policy and procedures and ensuring that all EEO
policies and procedures are disseminated to all Agency staff.
Ensuring effective fulfillment of the Agencys EEO obligations as provided by the City Charter and
other Federal State and Local employment laws.
Advising executive managerial and supervisory staff on EEO matters and meeting with them
regularly to ensure that best practices are followed in connection with all employment decisions
including selection transfers and promotions.
Conducting and/or overseeing internal EEO investigations and prepare advisory memos
investigative reports including recommendations for complaint/issue resolution.
Developing and conducting in conjunction with and as assigned by the Deputy Commissioner of
Training & Development all EEOrelated training for all Agency staff.
Working with senior executives to develop strategies to improve diversity and promote a more
inclusive workplace.
Partner with Human Resources professionals including the Coordinator for the 55A program and
other internal/external entities to ensure compliance.
Compiling statistical data on EEO matters and preparing all required reports.
Preparing responses to any audits as required.
Performing related work as directed by the Commissioner.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Preferred Skills
A minimum of five to seven years of proven experience in the field of EEO diversity and inclusion preferably within a government agency large corporation or legal environment with extensive expertise in leading EEO investigations including complaint intake factfinding legal analysis and resolution recommendations.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion professionalism and impartiality.
Proficiency in MS Word Excel and Outlook.
Strong managerial analytical and investigative skills and knowledge of the City Civil Service system.
In depth knowledge of Federal State and local employment laws (e.g. Title VII ADA ADEA FMLA).
Superior writing and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals
at all levels of the Department.
Experience in workforce analytics including collecting analyzing and interpreting EEOrelated data to
identify trends and areas for improvement.
Writing and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all
levels of the Department.
Experience in workforce analytics including collecting analyzing and interpreting EEOrelated data to
identify trends and areas for improvement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55a Program. 55A candidates are encouraged to apply
Qualifications :
Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent fulltime responsible relevant satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys in an administrative managerial or executive capacity or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
