Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 4, M-2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $108544 to $137206 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address Albany - One Commerce Plaza

New York City - One State Street

City Albany or New York City

StateNY

Zip Code12257

Job Specifics

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system
that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational
excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial
harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation;
and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Equal Opportunity Specialist 4 in the
Workforce Development Unit. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advises agency management on diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity matters at DFS;
• Works in coordination with Training Unit to develop and deliver DEI programming to DFS employees
• Reviews personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, and termination to ensure fairness and equity;
• Participates in examination planning and candidate sourcing meetings to make sure that equal opportunity is
considered in agency selection process;
• Makes determinations on requests from clients and employees for reasonable and religious accommodations
pursuant to federal and State laws;
• Represents the agency at events on diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity;
• Interprets laws, rules, regulations, and policies for staff and ensures that staff complies with them;
• Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive diversity-related messages throughout the
organization with particular focus on staff recruitment, development, and retention;
• Establishes and maintains internal reports to allow for effective measure of DFS diversity goals;
• Maintains a deep understanding of laws, regulations, and trends influencing DEI programs;
• Supervises and trains staff; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Appointment Method:
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.

Non-Competitive: nine years of qualifying experience which 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. At least two years of the experience must
have been at a supervisory level; OR one year of State service in an equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, minority
business, employee compliance, human resources, or training position allocated at or above SG-23.

Substitutions: associate’s degree may substitute for two years of the non-supervisory experience; bachelor’s degree for four
years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: The starting salary for this position is $108,544 with periodic increases up to $137,206
Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,150 annual downstate adjustment.
Appointment Status: Permanent

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

How to Apply

Name Nate Keiper

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza

Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

 

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than October 30, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box EOS4-10700) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Nate Keiper Box EOS4-10700
New York State Department of Financial Services Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301 Albany, NY 12257
Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.