Review Vacancy
AgencyHuman Rights, Division of
TitleHuman Rights Specialist 2
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $75340 to $95392 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Promotion
One year of permanent, competitive, non-probationary service as a Human Rights Specialist 1, or a Human Rights Specialist 1 (Spanish Language).
The selected candidate must pass the next scheduled exam with a reachable score in order to be considered for a permanent appointment.
Open Competitive
Either 1. eight years of experience* in field investigation** or law enforcement investigation and the preparation of detailed narrative reports; OR planning, developing, implementing, or enforcing a human rights, civil rights or housing and community development program, OR conducting discrimination or labor relations investigations, OR litigation, OR any combination of the above experience to equal seven years;
Or 2. an associate's degree in human rights, public administration, public policy, political science, psychology, public justice, criminal justice, pre law studies, or international relations, AND six years of experience as described above;
Or 3. a bachelor's degree in human rights, public administration, public policy, political science, psychology, public justice, criminal justice, pre law studies, or international relations, AND four years of experience as described above;
Or 4. a Juris Doctorate or a master's degree in human rights, public administration, public policy, political science, psychology, public justice, criminal justice, international relations, legal studies, or law studies, AND three years of experience as described above;
Or 5. a doctorate in human rights, public administration, public policy, political science, psychology, public justice, criminal justice, international relations, legal studies, or law studies, AND two years of experience as described above.
*Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: social services examiner, forensic science, credit/collection agency, and fraud investigation.
**Field investigation is defined as investigation that includes going out into the field, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses in person, and preparing documentation. Investigation experience must include physical presence outside an office.
Duties Description DUTIES DESCRIPTION
Supervises a variety of regional office activities involved in carrying out anti-discrimination programs in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations. Researches and acts as a resource on the New York State Human Rights Law and its application. Prepares recommended determinations for the Regional Director. Conducts and directs staff development programs as one component of a comprehensive performance management program. Participates in developing and implementing agency administrative policy.
Receives cases from the Regional Director and together with the Human Rights Specialist 1, determines strategy, tactics and appropriate case law to be utilized in the investigation of complaint at the time of assignment. Maintains communication with Human Rights Specialist 1 throughout the investigation, keeping abreast of developments and negotiating changes in strategy and technique. Assists staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing case problems and in improving their investigative and analytical skills.
Reviews case files for completeness, accuracy, and probative value. Determines need for additional information. Processes recommended determinations based on the content of the file to the Regional Director.
Monitors the Case Management System (CMS) to ensure that investigative standards are being met and develops corrective action plans for case processing problems that surface.
Intercedes in investigations or conferences that entail complex legal issues or unusual circumstances.
Conducts education and outreach activities.
Supervises the intake unit.
Additional Comments Downstate employees receive an additional $3,026 in location pay annually.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Janaire Malloy, Director of Human Resources Management
Email Address resume@dhr.ny.gov
Address
4th Floor
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