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AgencyHuman Rights, Division of

TitleHuman Rights Specialist 3

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 Bronx

Street Address One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10458

Duties Description Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of the Housing Investigations Unit the Human Rights Specialist 3 will direct and plan anti-discrimination investigations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and implements investigation of individual claims of discrimination or suspected systematic forms of discrimination.
• Identifies any research, witnesses, or documentary evidence needed.
• Sets deadlines to secure and evaluate evidence and complete the investigation.
• Oversees the development of investigative reports, and ensures quality, completeness, and accuracy in such reports.
• Reviews complex case files and issues a determination based on the findings of the investigation as to whether probable cause exists to believe that unlawful discrimination has occurred.
• Develops and conducts outreach efforts to relevant communities and/or constituency groups to educate such communities and groups on the New York State Human Rights Law and the Division; ensures that operations and staff are in full compliance with all laws, policies, procedures, and standards, including requirements for the Division’s Case Management System.
• Responsible for the hiring of new investigators.
• Performs the full range of supervisory duties, including performance evaluations, employee selection, and time and attendance.
• Develops and delivers training programs for current and new investigators

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Qualifications: Nine 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.

Transfer Qualifications: Current New York State employee with one year or more permanent, contingent-permanent or 55b/c service as a Human Rights Specialist 3 and are interested in reassignment; OR Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a position eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Non-Competitive Promotion Qualifications: If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a noncompetitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must be in the direct promotion field, have one year of service as a Human Rights Specialist 2 and must not have failed, or failed to take the last holding of the promotion examination for the title listed above.


Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 – 5 years supervising and supporting a mid-sized staff.
• Previous experience working for a government agency, whether City, State, or
Federal, in particular, United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development and local human rights commissions.
• Connections to the Fair Housing community in New York State.
• Intersectional and trauma informed approach to working with constituents.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service.
• Advanced degree in either law, writing, or a related field preferred.

Additional Comments We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

Eligible for $4000 location pay

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

Name Human Resources / CG

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HRresumes@dhr.ny.gov

Address

Street Agency Bldg 1, Empire State Plaza

City Albancy

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.