Position Information

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AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 2- Albany

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $84246 to $105255 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address New York State Department of Labor

Harriman State Office Campus, Building 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Seven years of 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with utilizing current best practices for both translation and interpretation service.

• Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations related to public accommodation and equal 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, and decision-making skills.

• Handle multiple priorities, processes, and demands in a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Duties Description Standard Duties:

As an Equal Opportunity Specialist 2, the incumbent will support ODEIA 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:

• Coordinate the implementation of diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity initiatives.

• Articulate agency goals and objectives to agency executives; and advise agency management on diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity matters.

• Analyze data and produce reports related to agency diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity programs.

• Train agency employees on equal opportunity issues related to employment, and provision of services.

• Review personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, and termination to ensure fairness and equity.

• Participate in examination planning and candidate sourcing meetings to make sure that equal opportunity is considered in agency selection process.

• Make determinations on requests from clients and employees for reasonable and religious accommodations pursuant to federal and State laws.

• Investigate employee discrimination complaints and issue findings (this task applies to positions whose agencies handle their own employee discrimination complaints).

• Investigate discrimination complaints in the provision of services from agency clients and make recommendations to management.

• Develop relevant programming to enhance employee's 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.

• Will supervise staff.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance pursuant to Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, and Code of Federal Regulations, Title 29, Part 38 (29 CFR Part 38).

• Assists the State Level EO Officer in directing the statewide development, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action plans and programs for all Department of Labor operating units, training programs, State contractors, and recipients of WIOA, Title I funding.

Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.

Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.

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.

Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.

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.

Contact Information

Name Rachel Palumbo

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- Human Resources

Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingAll 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 December 18, 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#174976, Equal Opportunity Specialist 2- 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, Inclusion, and Access (ODEIA) 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.