Non-competitive: six years of experience* in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights.
*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.
Substitutions: An Associate's degree may substitute for two years of experience; Bachelor's degree for four years; and J.D. or Master's degree for five years.
Duties Description The Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 will serve as the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations and assist with diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity efforts for the Division of Criminal Justice Services which is a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week agency, and for its hosted agencies, Office of Victim Services and State Commission of Correction. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
•Assist with the implementation of diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity initiatives and procedures;
•Serve as the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations reviewing, researching, and making determinations on all requests for reasonable and religious accommodations from employees and/or applicants with disabilities or pregnancy-related conditions as required under the American with Disabilities Act and Human Rights Law;
•Ensure that potential legal issues are referred to the Office of Legal Services in an effective and timely manner;
•Chair DCJS' Cultural Inclusion Alliance Committee and coordinate and oversee the development, planning, execution and promotion of cultural inclusion and heritage celebration events and programming;
•Liaise with various departments, divisions, and subcommittees to advance cultural and inclusion initiatives;
•Conduct special recruitment efforts for protected class members to increase representation and remove barriers that limit the professional development of protected class members;
•Share job postings of non-competitive and exempt positions with various diverse population groups;
•Represent the agency at various career fairs for diversity recruitment efforts;
•Analyze data and produce reports related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and equal opportunity initiatives;
•May conduct various training classes related to equal employment opportunity and diversity and inclusion; and
•Other appropriate duties as assigned.
Additional Comments Telecommuting for this position is available.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit at DEI@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Justine Fritts
Telephone (518) 485-7696
Fax (518) 457-4000
Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov
Address
Street 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12210
Notes on Applying When applying, please include your resume, clearly define how you meet all of the minimum qualifications, and reference the job posting # 160997 in your cover letter.
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