Equal Opportunity Specialist 1

NY HELP No

Agency Temporary and Disability Assistance, Office of

Title Equal Opportunity Specialist 1

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $67119 to $83286 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Duties Description Reporting to a higher-level Equal Opportunity Specialist, the incumbent will assist with implementing the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives and monitoring OTDA's progress toward meeting the goals outlined in the OTDA Five-Year Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan and the OTDA Executive Order 31 Strategic Plan. Duties will include but are not limited to the following: - Analyze data and produce reports related to the OTDA DEIA Office. Prepare DEIA analytics, including benchmarking, tracking metrics, and generating demographic reporting for various audiences to highlight trends and demonstrate the impact of DEIA programs and initiatives.- Assess the DEIA-related training needs of OTDA and local district staff. Collaborate with the Bureau of Training and Staff Development to administer DEIA-related education, training, and resources to OTDA and local district staff.- Review personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, and termination to ensure fairness and equity. Collaborate with agency stakeholders to implement recruitment and retention strategies for employees from diverse backgrounds. - Develop relevant DEIA programming and professional development opportunities to enhance employees' cultural awareness. Coordinate the planning of agency-co-sponsored or other DEIA-related events.- Monitor DEIA content on the OTDA intranet site and other communication platforms and routing through internal review processes.- Represent the agency at events related to advancing DEIA in New York State - Participate in OTDA work groups related to advancing DEIA throughout the agency such as the DEIA Advisory Committee. Assist the OTDA DEIA Officer with integrating feedback and suggestions into OTDA DEIA initiatives. - Participate in various interagency councils and taskforces whose mission is to further DEIA initiatives in New York State, including the New York State Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council (WDIAC), the LGBTQ+ Interagency Taskforce, and the New York State WIOA Interagency Training & Accessibility Assistance Workgroup (TAAG).- Assist with the day-to-day management and operation of the OTDA Family Voice Forum- Assist with the daily operations of the DEIA Office.

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE 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 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.

Additional Comments Working for New York State: As a New York State employee, you are afforded great fringe benefits totaling in excess of 60% of your salary. Our comprehensive package includes:- Health care coverage with provisions for hospitalization, medical/surgical coverage, prescription drug benefits, dental, and vision;- Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits;- Up to thirteen paid holidays per calendar year;- Pre-Tax Health Care;- Voluntary enrollment in deferred compensation plans;- Access to financial assistance for further career-related study;- Membership in the New York State Retirement System;- Paid Parental Leave; and- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Additional Employee Perks: We recognize that workplace culture matters. In addition to our comprehensive package, we offer a range of perks to support your wellbeing and growth:- Events and Celebrations- Professional Development Opportunities- Recognition and Awards ProgramsWe believe in fostering an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally.Conditions of Employment:A full-time, permanent non-competitive appointment will be made. A background check of the selected candidate will be required. Up to 50% travel may be required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.Your resume must indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.Telecommuting up to 50% may be available in accordance with The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance policy and can be discussed during the interview.

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Name Recruitment Unit

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12243

Notes on Applying To apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.Interested applicants should send an email with their resume attached to [email protected] and reference posting #26-036. DO NOT REFERENCE THE VACANCY ID NUMBER.You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.In accordance with state law, Governor's Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate. If you require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact OTDA's designee for reasonable accommodation at (518) 474-7284.