StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

Title Equal Employment Opportunity Officer - Division of Administration - NYC City

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 28 Liberty Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10005

Minimum Qualifications • A J.D. degree (Juris Doctorate) and a minimum of two (2) years of experience investigating and resolving allegations of discrimination or harassment.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve an issue or implement an initiative from start to finish.
• Experience on a project team and/or committee with the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities at one time.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgement and a high degree of confidentiality.
• Experience working in diverse and dynamic settings—particularly in a legal, law enforcement or social services environment.

Duties Description The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a highly collaborative individual with experience investigating and resolving discrimination and harassment complaints. The EEO Officer will work in partnership with the Executive Division, Office of General Counsel, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, and Human Resources Management Bureau to investigate and resolve complaints of discrimination and harassment in accordance with the Attorney General’s Executive Orders on the Prohibition of Discrimination in Employment and Prohibition Against Sexual Harassment and the New York State Human Rights Law.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Receive, investigate, report out, and resolve allegations of discrimination and harassment complaints.
• Ensure allegations of discrimination and harassment are responded to quickly with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• In partnership with the Human Resources Management Bureau and Legal Education & Professional Development, design and lead annual agency-wide training on discrimination and harassment as well as design and lead ad hoc trainings as necessary.
• In partnership with Office of Diversity and Inclusion, make recommendations to the Executive Division and the Division of Administration to develop and realign processes with an equity lens to ensure the elimination of bias in internal OAG processes and procedures.
• Some travel around New York State may be required (20%).

Additional Comments OAG employees serve more than 19 million state residents through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

Salary commensurate with experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the OAG's website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

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

Name Legal Recruitment

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General - Legal Recruitment Unit

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10005

Notes on ApplyingUnless indicated in the job posting, applications are submitted online. To apply, please go to the OAG website, www.ag.ny.gov, then click on the “Resources” tab and select “Employment Opportunities,” Reference No. DOA_EEOO _NYC_6135

Applications must be submitted as indicated in in the “How to Apply” section of the posting. All positions require applicants to submit resumes, cover letters and lists of professional references. Many positions also require applicants to submit unofficial school transcripts and/or writing samples.

Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.

For questions about a position with the OAG, the application process or if you need assistance submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.