Review Vacancy
AgencyCivil Service, Department of
TitleDiversity and Inclusion Specialist 3
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131298 Annually
Duties Description The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management (ODIM) provides guidance and support to all New York State agencies on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programming, including statewide strategic planning efforts, and coordination of statewide recruitment and outreach efforts. ODIM houses the Centers for Careers in Government (CCGs) which are co-located within 10 DOL Career Centers across the state to provide direct points of contact in every region in support of this initiative. This position is responsible for providing leadership and supervision over this statewide unit and collaborating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to support the needs of agencies and job seekers, alike, by promoting pathways into careers in state government.
The Diversity & Inclusion Specialist 3 duties in the Office of Diversity & Inclusion Management will include but are not limited to the following:
• Supervising and oversight of organizing outreach and recruitment activities and publicizing employment opportunities to increase diversity and inclusion; and providing expert advice to internal and external customers on diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity issues.
• Attending meetings with community groups, businesses, employee organizations, professional organizations, and others to explain and promote diversity and inclusion.
• Supervising and evaluating staff performance; determining training needs; and counseling individuals about performance standards and how to meet them and working with Division management to implement actions based on the findings of these reviews.
• Acting as a liaison between internal divisions to ensure ongoing communication of exam and employment opportunities and hiring initiatives to Program Outreach Staff.
• Communicating with leadership on the development and implementation of division initiatives based on the assessment of statewide outreach and recruitment needs.
• Developing and implementing training and resources to internal and external stakeholders on all elements of the Civil Service Merit System relating to outreach recruitment and hiring/employment opportunities.
• Taking part in high-level outreach and recruitment programs and activities.
• Building relationships with key statewide and regional stakeholders that create trickle-down outreach and recruitment opportunities for Program Outreach staff.
• Coordinating statewide outreach and recruitment activities, and submission of reports related to those activities.
• Support in developing and maintaining relationships with organizations that serve historically marginalized communities to further the Division, Department, and statewide objectives to build and maintain diverse workforces and inclusive workplaces.
• Developing and conducting training for internal and external stakeholders regarding outreach and recruitment strategies and opportunities and working with Division leadership to draft and disseminate communications that publicize educational and/or employment opportunities to assist in increasing the candidate pool of diverse and qualified job seekers for state employment opportunities.
• Conducting research regarding effective recruitment strategies, and identifying, tracking, and reporting on key performance indicators and metrics.
• Supervising and developing subordinate staff, assists with hiring and onboarding, engages in problem-solving with subordinate staff; interprets rules, regulations, and policies for staff; ensures staff compliance; works with chain of command to create and implement professional development opportunities for staff.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):
Eight years of experience in diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, or human rights, which includes working with community service organizations concerned with diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, civil rights, training, and upgrading the educational and job qualifications of protected class members or working in human resources or labor relations where your experience is directly related to diversity and inclusion.
Substitute: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Department of Civil Service employees with one year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service as a Diversity & Inclusion Specialist 3.
52.6 TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of permanent, contingent permanent, or 55 B/C service in a title eligible for transfer and determined to be similar by Civil Service.
For transfers, a list of approved titles is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.
SUBSEQUENT 55B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
A subsequent 55 B/C appointment may be considered if you have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 B/C service in an eligible position allocated to Grade M-1. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
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.
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.
Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov
Address
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Floor #10, Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning
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.