EEO Manager jobs in New York

Under general supervision of the Assistant Commissioner of EEO, Diversity and Inclusion, and direct supervision of the Deputy EEO Officer, with wide latitude for independent judgment, the EEO Investigator will support the agency's equal employment opportunity and diversity, equity and inclusion goals by conducting investigations regarding complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment, fielding request for reasonable accommodations, preparing all required reports in support of the EEO Office, and providing training and education to agency employees of their rights and responsibilities under the Federal, State, City, and Agency EEO policies and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. In furtherance of those goals, the EEO Investigator's responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:Composing investigative plans, which include deciding which witnesses to interview, outlining which questions to ask, and planning which documents to request and how to acquire said documents; Interviewing witnesses to obtain complete and thorough responses to questions; Writing Investigative Reports and making recommendations to the Chief Diversity Officer and Deputy EEO Officer based on their investigatory findings; Managing caseload of investigations involving complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation, etc; Collaborating with both internal and external partners on investigations; Assisting in the development and delivery of all classroom and computer-based EEO and Diversity & Inclusion trainings; Ensuring training materials are routinely updated to reflect any changes in the law; Conducting other duties as are necessary to comply with EEO regulations, and other internal and external policies; Otherwise supporting ALL the work of the EEO Office, including that related to its Diversity & Inclusion goals, if necessary.

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. As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered a city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.

Preferred Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines related to labor and employment and affirmative action. Ability to analyze and interpret Agency rules and regulations, as well as laws and other pertinent guidelines relating to the HR specializations of classification, staffing, labor relations, and employee relations; Thorough understanding of mediation processes and techniques (e.g., negotiation and arbitration) strong people skills, impartiality and the ability to protect confidential information. Proficiency in completing tasks on a computer, which includes having a strong working knowledge of MS Outlook and Office Suite; Proven ability to manage a large workload within tight time constraints and complete tasks in a timely manner; Ability to address problems and obtain solutions in dealing with both internal and external issues; Ability to exercise sound judgment; Ability to manage multiple priorities; Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse population of staff; Proven ability to work independently; Proven written and verbal communication skills; Maintain confidentiality - a must.

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

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.