Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEmployee Relations, Office of

TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 1 (Compliance) - Item 01255 (Albany)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $67119 to $83286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Office location to be discussed at time of interview.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general supervision of an Equal Opportunity Compliance Manager (“Team Leader”) in the Anti-Discrimination Investigations Division (ADID) of the Office of Employee Relations (OER), the Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 (Compliance) (working title Anti-Discrimination Officer 1 (“ADO”) investigates workplace discrimination complaints filed with regard to the State workforce, including challenges to the agency’s processing or implementation of reasonable accommodations in Executive Branch agencies, departments, and certain public authorities. Incumbents will work closely with human resource professionals, employee relations professionals, and counsel in those State agencies, departments, and certain public authorities. Incumbents will perform activities to promote equality of opportunity and diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement appropriate investigative strategies and ensure that the data necessary for successful conduct of investigations is properly gathered, documented, and preserved.

• Interview witnesses, complainants, and subjects of investigations. Request relevant documents.

• Complete reports of draft investigative findings and recommendations in relation to assigned cases.

• Participate in training programs to keep current on policy changes and investigative techniques.

• May be required to testify in a variety of proceedings including, but not limited to, disciplinary arbitrations.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: Six years of experience* in an equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, minority business, employment compliance, human resources, labor relations or training position; OR a satisfactory equivalent combination of appropriate experience and education as determined by the New York State Office of Employee Relations.

*Substitutions: Associate’s degree may substitute for two years of non-supervisory experience; Bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or Master’s degree for five years.

Additional Comments Office Location, Work Hours and Telecommuting will be discussed during the interview.

The Office of Employee Relations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected class status in the admission to, access to, or employment in their programs or activities.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Office of Employee Relations/Labor Management Committees provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify HR@oer.ny.gov or 518-473-3467.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: The Office of Employee Relations/Labor Management Committees employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Office of Employee Relations/Labor Management Committees Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax

Email Address resume@oer.ny.gov

Address

Street Agency Building 2 - 8th Floor

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference Vacancy No. 207424 when applying.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to resume@oer.ny.gov (M.S. Word or PDF is the preferred format). Hard copy via US Mail is also accepted.