EEO ANALYST

• Candidate must be currently serving in the Staff Analyst title.
  
  

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Staff Analyst in the Bureau of the EEO Unit. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner and the Director, the successful candidate will: Prepare reports for the EEO Office and external agencies. Track and monitor EEO complaint and inquiry inventory. Update logs, case databases, case assignment reports, and other reports. Create case folders and expedite the processing of cases. Respond to various document and information requests and other matters as they arise and redact legal documents. Create and process various letters for mailing to parties and witnesses. Assist attorneys in the management of cases through various stages of the EEO investigation and the Reasonable Accommodation (“RA”) process. Compile information for EEO reports and RA reports. Conduct data entry across various platforms. Archive EEO- and RA-related documents. Answer telephones and assist with visitors to the EEO Office.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation or fiscal management; or in a related area.
  
  

Special Note:

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Preferred Skills

• Intermediate to advanced experience with Excel and data entry. - Experience with maintaining and updating a database and the ability to make improvements and suggestions to ensure that it operates accurately and efficiently. - The ability to generate reports in a timely manner that involve multiple data points/metrics and incorporate relevant analytical insights. - The ability to participate in cross-functional teams with external stakeholders to provide data and expertise and support broader FDNY initiatives related to EEO. - Prompt, responsive, and organized with a meticulous attention to detail.
  
  

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.