Equal Specialist ; Compliance - Item ; Albany

Overview

Duties Description Under the general supervision of an Equal Opportunity Compliance Manager ("Team Leader”) in the Anti-Discrimination Investigations Division (ADID) of the Office of Employee Relations (OER), the Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 (Compliance) (working title Anti-Discrimination Officer 2 ("ADO")) will plan, organize, and personally conduct the investigation of workplace discrimination complaints filed with regard to the State workforce in Executive Branch agencies, departments, and certain public authorities.

Incumbents will work closely with human resource professionals, employee relations professionals, and counsel in those State agencies, departments, and certain public authorities. Incumbents will perform activities to promote equality of opportunity and diversity and inclusion in the workplace. May supervise Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 (Compliance).

• Develop and implement appropriate investigative strategies and ensure that the data necessary for successful conduct of investigations is properly gathered, documented, and preserved.
• Interview witnesses, complainants, and subjects of investigations. Request relevant documents.
• Complete reports of draft investigative findings and recommendations in relation to assigned cases.
• Participate in training programs to keep current on policy changes and investigative techniques.
• May be required to testify in a variety of proceedings including, but not limited to, disciplinary arbitrations.
• Assist and guide work of staff in the Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 (Compliance) title.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-Competitive:
Seven years of experience in an equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, minority business, employment compliance, human resources, labor relations or training position; OR one year of State service in an equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, minority business, employment compliance, human resources, labor relations or training position allocated at or above Grade 18; OR a satisfactory equivalent combination of appropriate experience and education as determined by the New York State Office of Employee Relations.

• Substitutions:
  Associate’s degree may substitute for two years of non-supervisory experience;
  Bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or Master’s degree for five years.

Office Location, Work Hours and Telecommuting will be discussed during the interview.

The Office of Employee Relations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected class status in the admission to, access to, or employment in their programs or activities.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The Office of Employee Relations/Labor Management Committees provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify HR.gov or .

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING:
The Office of Employee Relations/Labor Management Committees employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with The Office of Employee Relations/Labor Management Committees Telecommuting Program Guidelines.