Review Vacancy
TitleSpecial Assistant - Deputy Diversity Officer - Albany
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $97908 to $123761 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
Qualifying experience includes working with organizations concerned with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), equal opportunity, civil rights, minority business development, or similar programs.
Substitutions: associate’s degree may substitute for two years of the non-supervisory experience; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 2 years of supervisory experience in DEIB, Civil Rights, or/or Equal Opportunity.
• Excellent Operational and Management Skills.
• Experience with utilizing current best practices in DEIB
• Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations related to Equal Opportunity and Disability Rights
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Experience with drafting and developing written policies, procedures, programming, and training materials
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, handle multiple priorities, processes, and demands in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
• Experience with program/project management tools and recordkeeping skills
• Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Duties Description STANDARD DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Chief Diversity Officer, the Deputy Diversity Officer is responsible for assisting in developing, promoting, and leading diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the NYS Department of Labor. The Deputy Diversity Officer will help create an environment that values diversity, promotes an
inclusive culture and provides services to the public that recognize and value diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence at the Department of Labor. This high-profile position requires strong collaboration and communication skills, the ability to influence and develop productive partnerships, and to develop creative, innovative solutions to support the Chief Diversity Officer. An important assignment will be to lead the Employee Resource Group effort to help people feel more included in the agency. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Assist in the implementation of the multi-year Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy to meet DOL’s mission of recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce and fostering a
workforce culture on inclusion and belonging tailored to the needs of the agency.
• Support the Chief Diversity Officer in the implementation of the DEI Strategic Plan and new diversity and inclusion educational programs, procedures, policies, training activities, marketing
materials and strategies designed to attain a diverse, culturally competent workforce representative of the people served by DOL.
• Assist in the coordination and monitoring of internal and external DEI related programs and events and collect regular feedback.
• Build reports and track survey results for all DOL DEI programs and initiatives.
• Work with communications team to build weekly DEI communications (newsletter, emails etc.) to highlight observances and upcoming DEI efforts.
• Work with DOL EDGE Staff on DEIB Curriculum Development and training rollout
• Support implementation of the Department’s Language Access policy directives, plan and procedures.
• Oversee the Reasonable Accommodation process for the agency to support employees with disabilities. Work to streamline the process, train staff and handle DOL employee inquiries.
• Stay informed about current diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and trends to support the office and uphold best practices:
o Work collaboratively with the Department of Civil Service staff to meet statewide objectives.
o Monitor the DOL implementation of the written diversity and inclusion plan on a continuing basis, including the need for revising or amending such plans and provide regular reports on
progress to the Chief Diversity Officer, incorporating recommendations for improving and strengthening such efforts.
o Work to promote policies, objectives, and implementation strategies in accordance with statewide objectives for the employment of minorities, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
transgender individuals, disabled persons, and veterans.
• Facilitate effective, coordinated strategies for diversity and inclusion in order to protect and promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in DOL’s workforce in accordance with the
requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law, Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all applicable requirements of New York state and
federal law.
• Generally, support the Chief Diversity Officer in the investigation of discrimination complaints, assessment of requests for reasonable accommodations, Supervision of WIOA Equal Opportunity Compliance Reviews, implementation of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, and other EO-based work as needed.
Additional Comments Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.
If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Fax EFax: 5184742871@fax.ny.gov
Email Address labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Labor
State Office Campus, Building 12, Room 561
Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. These documents must be received by May 1, 2024 and submitted via email to labor.sm.personnel.jva@labor.ny.gov or mailed to the NYS Department of Labor, Personnel Bureau, Building 12, Room 561, State Office Campus, Albany, NY 12240. You must include, Vacancy ID #156636, Special Assistant - Deputy Diversity Officer - Albany, in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Department of Labor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please contact: Department of Labor, Attn: Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), Building 12, Albany, NY 12240 (Phone (518) 457-1984 and/or fax (518) 485-2575.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.