Supervising Investigator (Human Rights Specialist 2) (NY HELPS)

NY HELP Yes

Agency Human Rights, Division of

Title Supervising Investigator (Human Rights Specialist 2) (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade 22

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $82326 to $104230 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive 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? Yes

County Broome

Street Address 44 Hawley Street, Room 603

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13901

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to: - Supervises a variety of regional office activities involved in carrying out anti- discrimination programs in areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations. - Researches and acts as a resource on the New York State Human Rights Law and its application. - Prepares recommended determinations for the Regional Director. - Conducts and directs staff development programs as one component of a comprehensive performance management program. - Participates in developing and implementing agency administrative policy.- Receives cases from the Regional Director and together with the Human Rights Specialist 1, determines strategy, tactics and appropriate case law to be utilized in the investigation of complaint at the time of assignment. - Maintains communication with Human Rights Specialist 1 throughout investigations, keeping abreast of developments and negotiating changes in strategy and technique. - Assists staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing case problems and in improving their investigative and analytical skills.- Reviews case files for completeness, accuracy, and probative value and then determines need for additional information. Processes recommended determinations based on the content of the file to the Regional Director.- Monitors the Case Management System (CMS) to ensure that investigative standards are being met and develops corrective action plans for case processing problems that surface.- Intercedes in investigations or conferences that entail complex legal issues or unusual circumstances.- Conducts education and outreach activities.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).Non-Competitive: Seven 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 degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; master's degree may substitute for five years of specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for six years of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for seven years of specialized experience.For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments 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 ProgramPlease note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Name Human Resources / LB

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Agency Bldg 1, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the position title and Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.