Review Vacancy
AgencyHuman Rights, Division of
TitleHuman Rights Specialist 2 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $79928 to $101197 Annually
Minimum Qualifications *This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Promotion: One year of permanent, competitive, service as a Human Rights Specialist 1, or a Human Rights Specialist 1 (Spanish Language).
Non-Competitive: Eight years of experience in any combination of the following areas: field investigation or law enforcement investigation and the preparation of detailed narrative reports; planning, developing, implementing or enforcing a human rights, civil rights or housing and community development program; conducting discrimination or labor relations investigations; or litigation.
Substitution: An associate’s degree in human rights, public administration, public policy, political science, psychology, public justice, criminal justice, pre-law studies or international relations may substitute for two years of the required professional experience; a bachelor’s degree in the same fields may substitute for four years of the required professional experience; a master’s degree in the same fields or a Juris Doctorate may substitute for five years of the required professional experience; and a doctorate in the same fields may substitute for six of the seven years of the required professional experience.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to complete 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 a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Duties Description Supervises a variety of regional office activities involved in carrying out anti-discrimination programs in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations. Researches and acts as a resource on the New York State Human Rights Law and its application. Prepares recommended determinations for the Regional Director. Conducts and directs staff development programs as one component of a comprehensive performance management program. Participates in developing and implementing agency administrative policy.
Receives cases from the Regional Director and together with the Human Rights Specialist 1, determines strategy, tactics and appropriate case law to be utilized in the investigation of complaint at the time of assignment. Maintains communication with Human Rights Specialist 1 throughout the investigation, keeping abreast of developments and negotiating changes in strategy and technique. Assists staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing case problems and in improving their investigative and analytical skills.
Reviews case files for completeness, accuracy, and probative value. Determines need for additional information. Processes recommended determinations based on the content of the file to the Regional Director.
Monitors the Case Management System (CMS) to ensure that investigative standards are being met and develops corrective action plans for case processing problems that surface.
Intercedes in investigations or conferences that entail complex legal issues or unusual circumstances.
Conducts education and outreach activities.
Supervises the intake unit.
Additional Comments 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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via e-mail at Info@goer.ny.gov
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