Assistant Commissioner, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledge experts.

As an equal opportunity employer, the New York City Department of Correction is committed to employment practices that support a non-discriminatory workplace. DOC is seeking a talented EEO professional who will enforce these practices, the mission of Equal Employment Practices Commission as well as the City of New York’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. The Assistant Commissioner will maintain an effective affirmative employment program and equal opportunity for those who are employed by, or seek employment with the New York City DOC. The selected candidate will ensure that all protected groups are fully aware of their rights under the appropriate Federal, State, and City employment laws against discrimination. Reporting to the Commissioner, the Department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

- Supervising and directing the work of EEO staff, including the Disability Rights Coordinator and the
Diversity Officer.
- Developing the Agency’s Diversity and Inclusion strategic plans.
- Formulating and implementing the Agency’s EEO policy and procedures and ensuring that all EEO
policies and procedures are disseminated to all Agency staff.
- Ensuring effective fulfillment of the Agency’s EEO obligations as provided by the City Charter and
other Federal, State and Local employment laws.
- Advising executive, managerial, and supervisory staff on EEO matters and meeting with them
regularly to ensure that best practices are followed in connection with all employment decisions,
including selection, transfers and promotions.
- Conducting and/or overseeing internal EEO investigations and prepare advisory memos,
investigative reports, including recommendations for complaint/issue resolution.
- Developing and conducting – in conjunction with and as assigned by the Deputy Commissioner of
Training & Development – all EEO-related training for all Agency staff.
- Working with senior executives to develop strategies to improve diversity and promote a more
inclusive workplace.
- Partner with Human Resources professionals including the Coordinator for the 55-A program and
other internal/external entities to ensure compliance.
- Compiling statistical data on EEO matters and preparing all required reports.
- Preparing responses to any audits as required.
- Performing related work as directed by the Commissioner.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Preferred Skills
-A minimum of five to seven years of proven experience in the field of EEO, diversity and inclusion preferably within a government agency, large corporation, or legal environment, with extensive expertise in leading EEO investigations, including complaint intake, fact-finding, legal analysis, and resolution recommendations.
-Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion, professionalism, and impartiality.
-Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
-Strong managerial, analytical and investigative skills and knowledge of the City Civil Service system.
-In depth knowledge of Federal, State and local employment laws, (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA).
-Superior writing and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals
at all levels of the Department.
-Experience in workforce analytics, including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting EEO-related data to
identify trends and areas for improvement.
-Writing and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all
levels of the Department.
-Experience in workforce analytics, including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting EEO-related data to
identify trends and areas for improvement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. 55A candidates are encouraged to apply

Admission to the New York State Bar; and four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.