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AgencyHomeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $65164 to $80860 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 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave

Bldg 7A

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Minimum Qualifications Six years of the experience* in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights.

*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.

Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.

Duties Description Equal Opportunity Specialists work on various projects and initiatives, including:
• Researching and developing new opportunities to recruit, retain, and promote a diverse workforce.
• Developing networks, both internally and externally, to identify key talent and build ongoing pipelines for a diverse workforce.
• Promoting employment opportunities at job fairs and college visits, as well as engagement with non-traditional and diverse communities.
• Developing relevant programming and communications to enhance employees’ cultural awareness.
• Infusing diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity activities into core DHSES talent acquisition processes, evaluating the effectiveness of such processes and developing and institute corrective actions.
• Creating reports and analyzing data related to agency diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity programs.
• Communicating agency goals and objectives to agency executives and advise agency management on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity matters.

Equal Opportunity Specialists must maintain a working knowledge of relevant aspects of Human Rights Law, NYS Civil Service Law, NYS Executive Orders, Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as the mission and activities of DHSES.

Equal Opportunity Specialists attend job fairs and outreach events to connect with candidates across the state. We strive to make the work environment accommodating for all employees to thrive. Equal Opportunity Specialists work with employees throughout the entire agency and at all levels of their career. At DHSES, we understand that our diverse backgrounds make us stronger and welcome all those who qualify to apply.

Additional Comments NOTE: Support of operations during times of emergency and disaster from State Emergency Operations Center (EOC), state field offices and/or local deployments may be required, which would result in a change and/or increase in working hours, locations and/or duties.

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/JH

Telephone 518-486-5700

Fax 518-485-8432

Email Address HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, HRM

1220 Washington Ave., Bldg. 7A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID 172120 in the subject line of your application email to HRresumes@dhses.ny.gov.