Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 - Albany

NY HELP No Agency Labor, Department of Title Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 - Albany Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $65164 to $80860 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 20% 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 Albany Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue State Office Campus, Building 12 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: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: 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.Preferred Qualifications: Experience with utilizing best practices for both translation and interpretation services Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations related to reasonable accommodations, equal opportunity, and language access. Experience with program/project management tools and recordkeeping skills Expertise in information systems, platforms and related technology to improve language access services to Limited English Proficiency communities Bilingual (both spoken and written fluency) in English and at least one of the following languages: Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese or Standard Chinese (Mandarin) Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel Excellent spoken and written communication skills Ability to exercise independent judgement, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES: As an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1, the incumbent will support ODEI in the investigation of discrimination complaints, assessment of requests for reasonable accommodations, conduct of WIOA Equal Opportunity Compliance Reviews, implementation of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, and other EO-based work. Duties include, but are not limited to:Analyze data and produces reports related to agency diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity programs. Make determinations on requests from clients and employees for reasonable and religious accommodations pursuant to federal and State laws. Investigate employee discrimination complaints and issues findings.Investigate discrimination complaints in the provision of services from agency clients and makes recommendations to management. Develop relevant programming to enhance employees’ cultural awareness.Represent the agency at events on diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity. Meet with advocacy groups to exchange information on agency equal opportunity policies, procedures, and practices. Additional Comments Notes regarding position and salary:If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage). Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees) Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses Paid Parental Leave Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce. Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Travis Serson Telephone (518) 457-1020 Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov Address Street New York State Department of Labor Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by September 3rd, 2024, and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12226. You must include, Vacancy ID #165764, Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 – Albany, in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12226 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.)Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.