Equal Opportunity Specialist 1

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Reports to the Assistant Director of Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement, the incumbent will be responsible for reviewing cases of discrimination, interviewing witnesses and writing reports including analysis and recommendations on course of action. The incumbent will also assist in the development and coordination of the strategic direction for the acquisition and retention of NYS Thruway Authority (Authority) employees, including from non-traditional and diverse sources, such as minority communities and mid-careerists. Additionally, the incumbent will assist in reviewing and processing Reasonable Accommodation requests. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: • Communicate Authority goals and objectives to management on diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity matters.• Research and stay up to date on laws, rules and regulations on discrimination, reasonable accommodation and other.• Train Authority employees on equal opportunity issues related to employment.• Create training programs on subjects related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.• Review policy and advise supervisors on subjects related to EEO, Diversity and Inclusion. • Investigate discrimination complaints from employees, stakeholders, and various other clients of the Authority.• Analyze data related to investigations and make determinations based on the analysis. • Establish relationships and meet with advocacy groups regularly.• Review, research and process all Reasonable & Religious Accommodations pursuant to applicable Federal and State laws.• Run reports and analyze data to produce reports related to diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity programs.• Participate in all recruiting/talent acquisition activities, including but not limited to job fairs, college visits, and social media marketing. • Assist in the development of internal communications plans to build awareness and understanding of diversity efforts. • Research and develop opportunities to recruit, retain, and promote a diverse workforce, including the use of social media presence and web-based recruitment tools.• Promote employment opportunities to non-traditional and diverse target communities in collaboration with the Bureau of Personnel.• Produce reports related to Authority diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity programs.• Participate in candidate selections and interviews to ensure that equal opportunity and diversity is considered in the selection process.• Develop relevant programming to enhance employees’ cultural awareness.• Integrate diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity activities into core Authority recruitment processes, evaluate the effectiveness of such processes, and develop and institute corrective actions. • Build mechanisms to influence broader diversity sourcing efforts and pipelines across the sourcing teams, leveraging non-conventional routes.• Assist in the development of networks both internally and externally in the organization to identify key talent and build ongoing pipelines for a diverse workforce.• Assist in creating an external network of diversity and recruitment contacts and vendors.This position requires approximately 25% of travel.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Six years of qualifying 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: An associate’s degree may substitute for two years of non-supervisory experience; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.**See request for a writing sample in ”To Apply“ below.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments This is a Management Confidential position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance. We offer FREE onsite employee parking.Telecommuting availability and work hours will be discussed at time of interview. Our telecommuting program offers up to 20% (two days per pay period) upon completion of satisfactory performance during the probationary period and appropriate approvals. Additional policy guidelines and work hours may be discussed during the interview. ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION: The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are: Base Pay Range from Hiring Rate $65,391 up to Job Rate $90,573.Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000.ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT: All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics. The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at [email protected] or call (518) 471-4321.

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