What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Rights Specialist 3 position at NYS Division of Human Rights?
Description
Duties Description
Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of the Housing Investigations Unit the Human Rights Specialist 3 will direct and plan anti-discrimination investigations. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
Non-Competitive Qualifications: Nine years of experience* in any combination of the following areas: field investigation or law enforcement investigation and the preparation of detailed narrative reports; planning, developing, implementing or enforcing a human rights, civil rights or housing and community development
program; conducting discrimination or labor relations investigations; or litigation.
Non-Competitive Promotion Qualifications: If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a noncompetitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must be in the direct promotion field, have one year of service as a Human Rights Specialist 2 and must not have failed, or failed to take the last holding of the promotion examination for the title listed above.
Preferred Qualifications
Development and local human rights commissions.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Eligible for $4000 location pay
Duties Description
Reporting directly to the Assistant Director of the Housing Investigations Unit the Human Rights Specialist 3 will direct and plan anti-discrimination investigations. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Develops and implements investigation of individual claims of discrimination or suspected systematic forms of discrimination.
- Identifies any research, witnesses, or documentary evidence needed.
- Sets deadlines to secure and evaluate evidence and complete the investigation.
- Oversees the development of investigative reports, and ensures quality, completeness, and accuracy in such reports.
- Reviews complex case files and issues a determination based on the findings of the investigation as to whether probable cause exists to believe that unlawful discrimination has occurred.
- Develops and conducts outreach efforts to relevant communities and/or constituency groups to educate such communities and groups on the New York State Human Rights Law and the Division; ensures that operations and staff are in full compliance with all laws, policies, procedures, and standards, including requirements for the Division’s Case Management System.
- Responsible for the hiring of new investigators.
- Performs the full range of supervisory duties, including performance evaluations, employee selection, and time and attendance.
- Develops and delivers training programs for current and new investigators
Minimum Qualifications
Non-Competitive Qualifications: Nine years of experience* in any combination of the following areas: field investigation or law enforcement investigation and the preparation of detailed narrative reports; planning, developing, implementing or enforcing a human rights, civil rights or housing and community development
program; conducting discrimination or labor relations investigations; or litigation.
- Substitution: an associate’s degree in human rights, public administration, public policy, political science, psychology, public justice, criminal justice, pre-law studies or international relations may substitute for two years of the required professional experience; a bachelor’s degree in the same fields may substitute for four years of the required professional experience; a master’s degree in the same fields or a Juris Doctorate may substitute for five years of the required professional experience; and a doctorate in the same fields may substitute for six of the seven years of the required professional experience.
Non-Competitive Promotion Qualifications: If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a noncompetitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. In order to be eligible for the NCP, candidates must be in the direct promotion field, have one year of service as a Human Rights Specialist 2 and must not have failed, or failed to take the last holding of the promotion examination for the title listed above.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 – 5 years supervising and supporting a mid-sized staff.
- Previous experience working for a government agency, whether City, State, or
Development and local human rights commissions.
- Connections to the Fair Housing community in New York State.
- Intersectional and trauma informed approach to working with constituents.
- Demonstrated commitment to public service.
- Advanced degree in either law, writing, or a related field preferred.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 College Savings Program
Eligible for $4000 location pay
Salary : $96,336 - $121,413
