Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 2, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $79410 to $99213 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications One year of State service in an equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, minority business, employment compliance, human resources, or training position allocated at or above Grade 18.
OR
Seven years of the qualifying 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: associate’s degree may substitute for two years of the nonsupervisory experience; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Equal Opportunity Specialist 3, the Equal Opportunity Specialist 2, G-23, will assist in the coordination, oversight, and implementation of diversity and inclusion programs within the Bureau of Reasonalbe Accommodations and evaluate the effectiveness of such programs.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Reports directly to the Equal Opportunity Specialist 3 on all reasonable accommodation requests in OMH.
• Follows the technical requirements for administration of OMH’s reasonable accommodation program in accordance with federal ADA regulations;
• Ensures compliance with the ADA both programmatically and with the physical plant and maintain documentation of results, findings and recommendations.
• Ensures the consistent application of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New York State Human Rights Law and Equal Employment Opportunity in New York State-Rights and Responsibilities, A Handbook for Employees of New York State Agencies.
• Reports issues or concerns to the supervisor and completes weekly/monthly tracking reports.
• Receives, reviews and processes Reasonable Accommodation Requests.
o Utilize requestor provided documentation, medical records, input from the supervisor, facility management, and, if necessary, seek the expertise of Counsel’s Office for legality issues.
o Actively engages in the interactive process with the employee on behalf of the agency.
o Ensure that RA determinations are reached in a timely and equitable manner.
o Completes the required sections of the Reasonable Accommodation request form.
o Responds and represent the agency at the DCS Reasonable Accommodation Appeals Review Committee.
• Keeps up-to-date with all new information concerning ADA responsibilities and legal requirements for the protection of staff with disabilities.
• Consults with supervisors on requests for adaptive equipment for qualified staff with disabilities.
• Oversees the administration of the requests for religious accommodations.
• Drafts correspondence and responses to employees regarding reasonable accommodations, following required time frames.
• Gather and analyze data about the reasonable accommodations in the agency’s workforce.
• Conduct training on reasonable and religious accommodations for OMH staff.
• Serve as liaison on agency committees, task forces, or work groups as assigned.
Additional Comments Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Based on federal and/or state regulations, this position requires vaccination against COVID-19. Upon appointment, the selected candidate must be fully vaccinated, or willing to become fully vaccinated, against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Candidates who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of interview may not start working until two weeks after their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health
of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with
serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with
lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to
supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is
focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality,
and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts
is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique
attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address omhhrm@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #126846 in the subject line of your email when applying.
You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.