StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleDirector Affirmative Action Programs, Ref #00170

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $107751 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or higher level degree and five (5) years of experience in equal opportunity, human rights, or affirmative action programs which included responsibility for recruitment, training, and conducting investigations. Candidates must have experience working in a culturally diverse environment. Successful candidate must have excellent written and oral communication, human relations/interpersonal skills and excellent public speaking and presentation skills.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to build consensus; work collaboratively with others in a constructive and collegial manner; ability to implement a strategic plan based on a shared vision; proactively identify and analyze issues in the workplace and implement solutions. Strong analytical skill and ability to analyze, interpret and manage data and demonstrated knowledge of current trends and thinking concerning diversity and inclusion preferred.

Duties Description The candidate selected for this position will report to the ITS Executive staff and be responsible for the Affirmative Action and Diversity Program within ITS, ensuring action plan and compliance with all related rules and laws. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Preparation and monitoring of agency's affirmative action plan, including periodic reviews and revisions;
• Investigate all internal discrimination and sexual harassment complaints;
• Investigate external complaints filed with the NYS Division of Human Rights and/or federal EEOC;
• Coordinate and participate in any compliance reviews;
• Provide training to staff on all pertinent affirmation action/diversity programs;
• Develop recruitment strategies to increase protected class representation in IT professional positions;
• Handle all requests for Reasonable Accommodations filed by employees or job applicants;
• May assist in the identification of MWBE programs and
• Ensure agency compliance with all laws, rules, regulations and Executive Orders related to affirmative action/diversity programs.

Additional Comments Approval to fill this position is pending. Some positions may require fingerprinting.

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

Name Louise C. Nails

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address HR.Recruitment@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

PO Box 2062

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume indicating that you are applying for Director of Affirmative Action Programs, Ref. #00170, and describing how you qualify to no later than May 8, 2014.