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AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 2

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

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 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 Albany

Street Address Agency Building 1, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Minimum Qualifications NON COMPETITIVE 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Prior experience in a Diversity and Inclusion Position in a state agency or authority.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs and issues.
• Solid organizational skills with demonstrated ability of managing sensitive issues while remaining fair and equitable acting with discretion and objectivity.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Duties Description The Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning oversees all staffing and personnel transactions, including recruitment efforts. As the Department carries out key initiatives to transform the way services are delivered to partner agencies and to the public, this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of these modernization efforts.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 in Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Coordinate the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity initiatives of the Department including but not limited to the Departments diversity plan
• Develop relevant programming to enhance employee’s cultural awareness
• Develop and conduct trainings on equal opportunity issues and diversity topics related to employment and provision of services
• Assist with the drafting and implementation of the Department’s measurable actions of its 5-year Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan while articulating plans, goals, and objectives to executives and other levels of management with the agency
• Analyze data and produce reports related to Department diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity programs
• Making determinations and processing reasonable and religious accommodation requests
• Review recruitment packets and develop recruitment strategies that promote and increase diversity within the Department of Civil Service (DCS).
• Attends events and represents DCS administration on matters related to DEIA

Additional Comments #TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.
Among its duties, the Department:
• Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
• Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
• Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
• Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Caroline Bearor

Telephone 518-473-4306

Fax

Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning

Empire State Plaza Agency Building 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov. Please include the Title and Vacancy ID# you are applying for in the subject line of your email.