NY HELP No Agency Education Department, State Title Equal Opportunity Specialist 1, Box EXEC-224/46024 Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $65164 to $80860 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 20% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.50 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address Executive Office of Human Resources Management City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Duties Description The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking candidates for an Equal Opportunity Specialist 1 position in the Office of Diversity and Access (ODA) within the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM). ODA is responsible for fostering a workplace that is equitable, accessible, and inclusive while ensuring compliance with legal mandates. The office also collaborates with the OHRM on recruitment, examination planning, training, career development, and community partnerships to promote equitable workforce representation. Under the supervision of the Director of ODA, the incumbent will assist in the development, implementation, supervision, and monitoring of organizational workforce equity strategies, inclusive workforce development, and equal employment opportunity programs at NYSED. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:• Analyze workforce data to assess the representation of employees from protected classes;• Investigate and address internal and external complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment;• Review and interpret laws, regulations, policies, and updates to ensure agency compliance;• Evaluate and process requests for reasonable and religious accommodations;• Develop and deliver training on workforce diversity, preventing discrimination and sexual harassment, providing reasonable accommodations, and facilitating new employee orientation;• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing cultural events for NYSED; and• Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate’s must possess at least 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: an associate degree may substitute for two years of the nonsupervisory experience; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of the nonsupervisory experience; bachelor’s degree for four years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is pending non-competitive status. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. This position allows for the opportunity to telecommute up to 30% each bi-weekly pay period. This position will require up to 20% local, instate travel. This position leads to a maximum salary of $80,860 based on annual performance advances. APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 24, 2025 to jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (EXEC-224/46024) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: • https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ • https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. • Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. • Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Eligibility for various life insurance options. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Office of Human Resources Management Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address jobs@nysed.gov Address Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by February 24, 2025 to jobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (EXEC-224/46024) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.