Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 1, Box EXEC-117/46024
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $59038 to $73259 Annually
Office of Human Resources Management
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have six years of experience** in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights. An Associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.
** 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.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking candidates for an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 position in the Office of Diversity and Access within the Office of Human Resources Management. The Office of Diversity and Access facilitates the establishment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a work environment and culture which is equitable, accessible, and in compliance with legal mandates, and which is inclusive of the many and diverse communities served by NYSED. Additionally, the Office of Diversity and Access works in partnership with the Office of Human Resources Management in agency recruitment, examination planning, training, career opportunities and community partnerships. Under the supervision of the Director of Diversity & Access, the incumbent of this position will assist with the development, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of affirmative action/diversity management and equal employment opportunity programs in the New York State Education Department.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Identify and analyze workforce data on the representation of protected class employees;
• Investigate and resolve internal and external allegations of discrimination;
• Evaluate and interpret existing and revised laws, rules, regulations, and polices to ensure that the agency’s program complies with them;
• Review and analyze requests for reasonable and religious accommodations;
• Conduct training on workforce diversity, preventing allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination, providing reasonable accommodations, and facilitating new employee orientation training for those employees entering NYSED; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of work history will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. This position will require 20% in-state and/or statewide travel.
* Leads to a maximum salary of $73,259 based on annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 12, 2022 to jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (EXEC-117/46024) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm New York State work history.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Office of Human Resources Management
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by August 12, 2022 to jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (EXEC-117/46024) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Your social security number may be required to confirm New York State work history.