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AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 1

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $67119 to $83286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza, Agency Building #1

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Duties Description The Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning oversees all staffing and personnel transactions, including recruitment efforts, labor relations, and reasonable accommodations. As the Department carries out key initiatives to transform the way services are delivered to partner agencies and to the public, this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of these modernization efforts.

Reporting to the Equal Opportunity Specialist 2, the Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 in Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity initiatives of the Department of Civil Service (DCS), including but not limited to the DCS’ diversity plan.
• Assists in the development of relevant programming to enhance employee’s cultural awareness.
• Assists in the development and conduct of trainings on equal opportunity issues and diversity topics related to employment and provision of services.
• Assists with the drafting and implementation of the DCS’ measurable actions of its 5-year Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan.
• Assists in the analyzation of data and production of reports related to the DCS’ diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity programs.
• Processes reasonable and religious accommodation requests.
• Assists in the review of recruitment packets and development of recruitment strategies that promote and increase diversity within the DCS.
• Attends events related to DEIA, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications 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: associate’s degree may substitute for two years of the specialized experience; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion position in a state agency or authority.
• Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs and issues.
• Solid organizational skills with demonstrated ability of managing sensitive issues while remaining fair and equitable and acting with discretion and objectivity.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments #TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.

Among its duties, the Department:

• Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
• Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
• Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
• Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Caroline Bearor

Telephone 5184734306

Fax

Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza, Agency Building #1

Floor #10 Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov. Please include the Title and Vacancy ID# you are applying for in the subject line of your email.