Review Vacancy
AgencyEnvironmental Facilities Corporation
TitleManager of Diversity, Inclusion & Employee Development
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary RangeFrom $79410 to $108342 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in a related field and six years of progressively responsible experience in equal employment opportunity, human rights, or affirmative action with a preference for candidates with a demonstrated expertise in employee recruitment, retention, and engagement. Qualifying experience includes working with community service organizations concerned with affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, civil rights, diversity management, minority business development, or similar programs; recruiting, training, and improving the education and job qualifications of protected class members; and working in human resources in areas directly related to affirmative action. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be considered, at the discretion of the Corporation.
Knowledge/skill/experience in the following areas is desired:
• Passionate about the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion; comfortable engaging with diverse groups of people; and able to build strategic relationships to help advance diversity and inclusion strategy
• High degree of initiative, professional competence, and independent judgment
• Experience attracting, hiring, and developing diverse talent
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion laws, policies, and best practices
• Ability to earn trust to gain support and achieve results; compassionate
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional presence that is collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas, concepts, and proposals to foster involvement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Duties Description The Manager of Diversity, Inclusion & Employee Development is responsible for maximizing visibility of the Corporation’s commitment to a diverse, inclusive, respectful and equitable work environment by assessing organizational culture and barriers to diversity; planning and implementing initiatives to create positive organizational changes conducive to diversity; attracting and retaining a diverse staff; and developing policies that foster an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. The Manager will also develop, implement, and monitor EFC’s training programs, including the State’s Mandatory Training Program, to enhance employee engagement, employee development, and EFC’s organizational effectiveness.
Essential Job Functions
• Develop and implement a diversity and inclusion plan for the Corporation that aligns with EFC’s mission, values, and goals. Evaluate progress in meeting goals and recommend changes as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues at all levels to ensure that diversity and inclusion considerations are integrated in workforce management decision processes including organizational structures, recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention, discipline, and policies and procedures. Develop appropriate action plans to improve opportunities and career mobility for underrepresented persons.
• Maintain knowledge on federal and State laws, rules, guidelines, and best practices.
• Maintain knowledge in workforce development trends related to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation.
• Identify any barriers to equal employment opportunity, assess the impact, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships and partnerships with internal and external entities, including community groups, businesses, employee and professional organizations, education institutions, and others to organize outreach, publicize employment opportunities, and support the development of opportunities for a skilled and diverse workforce.
• Develop a training strategy to enhance career development, leadership development, continuous learning, and performance management to retain and engage key talent and enhance business continuity planning.
• Design processes and develop talent management practices, including talent review, assessment of strengths and gaps, and formulation of succession plans to support and enhance employee development and growth.
• Promote and celebrate cultural diversity through organizing events or educational experiences.
• Manage the Corporation’s Americans with Disabilities Act and Reasonable Accommodation programs.
• Develop and implement metrics for evaluating effectiveness of diversity and inclusion plans and employee development strategies.
• Recommend actions to advance and achieve diversity and inclusion plan objectives.
Working Conditions and Physical Abilities
Work is performed in an office setting, with prolonged periods of sitting and fine manipulation skills required for computer use.
Additional Comments The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), a public benefit corporation, aids local governments, communities, and other eligible applicants throughout New York State to undertake critical water quality infrastructure projects by providing access to low-cost financing capital, grants, and expert technical assistance. EFC provides financial assistance from both the Federal and State levels in the form of loans, grants and guarantees as well as tax-exempt and taxable bonds in pooled and stand-alone public bond sales.
Minorities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and women are encouraged to apply. EFC is committed to building and nurturing an inclusive workplace that strives for respect and promotes and values diversity. We believe that organizations that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective, or any other trait that makes an individual unique, are proven to be better organizations. Please consider joining our team as we work together to build a welcoming workplace where employees recognize that their unique characteristics, skills, and experiences are respected, valued, and celebrated.
Employees of EFC enjoy many benefits similar to those offered to New York State employees. EFC’s total compensation package includes, but is not limited to, leave benefits (13 holidays and paid vacation, sick, and personal leave); a comprehensive health insurance program including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans; tuition reimbursement; and membership in either the NYS and Local Retirement System, which is a defined retirement plan, or the Voluntary Defined Contribution Program. Additionally, employees may work remotely up to two days a week following the initial training period, which is typically six months of employment.
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original copy of documentation proving citizenship and/or legal right to work within three (3) days of effective date of appointment.
It is the policy of the State of New York and EFC to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, physical or mental ability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
It is the policy of EFC to provide qualified persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and receive the benefits, services, programs, and activities of EFC, and to provide such persons with reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications as are necessary, to enjoy such equal opportunity, including accommodations in the recruitment process. Further, it is the policy of EFC to provide reasonable accommodation for religious observers.
It is the policy of EFC to provide reasonable accommodation to ensure effective communication of information to individuals with disabilities. If you need an auxiliary aid or service to make this information available to you, please contact EFC’s Human Resources Office at (518) 486-9267.
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 their 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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
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