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AgencyDomestic Violence, Office for the Prevention of

TitleGender Violence Prevention Specialist 1 - VID 170854

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

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 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience* in the provision of domestic or gender-based violence prevention services; the provision of human services, training and education, government, social justice or gender-based advocacy services; or public policy research and development.

*Substitutions: A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; or a Ph.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have experience in engaging diverse communities in implementing survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive gender-based violence services; experience in facilitating training seminars/workshops or public presentations; strong writing, speaking, organizational, and computer skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.

Duties Description This position is in the Bureau of Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Programming of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) and is supervised by the Assistance Director of Housing and Economic Empowerment. The incumbent is responsible for assisting OPDV in fulfilling its responsibilities related to NYS Executive Order 17 which established Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace polices as well as supporting other public entities and private businesses on the implementation of workplace gender-based violence policies.

Duties may include but not be limited to:
• Assist in the development of curricula and in the planning, coordination, implementation, and delivery of training activities.
• Coordinate and host monthly and quarterly technical assistance meetings that are attended by NYS Domestic Violence Agency Liaisons (DVALs).
• Manage data collection and other administrative tasks associated with providing Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace training and/or presentations as requested by NYS agencies for general staff.
• Act as the primary contact for all NYS Agency DVALs who are seeking technical assistance and guidance in carrying out the requirements of state agency gender-based violence and the workplace policies.
• Coordinate and prepare required reports and data pursuant to the State’s execution of Executive Orders pursuant to Domestic and/or Gender-Based Violence in the workplace.
• Tracking of legislation pursuant and adjacent to the agency’s core subject matter.
• Collaborate within and across OPDV bureaus for other agency training projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments • Travel may be required (approximately 20%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is an equal opportunity employer. OPDV does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling all forms of oppression, including gender based violence and racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities and survivors of gender-based violence to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/JHG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.