EEO Investigator, Office of the Deputy Commissioner

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is dedicated to fostering a workplace environment free from discrimination and committed to fairness and equity. As a neutral and independent office, EEO investigates allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation brought by employees, applicants, contracted and temporary staff, and members of the public, based on protected categories under federal, state, and local laws. In addition, EEO processes reasonable accommodation requests, provides EEO related training to agency employees and other workers, and is responsible for implementing and upholding the City's Equal Employment Opportunity policies and standards. Position Summary: As an EEO Investigator and Trainer, you will report directly to the Deputy Director of EEO and collaborate closely with the EEO team. In this role, you will manage all aspects of your assigned investigations, process high-volume of reasonable accommodation requests, and support the delivery of EEO-related training to agency staff.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Develop and deliver classroom and computer-based training on EEO-related case law, statutes, regulations, and legal guidance.
• Conduct investigations into EEO discrimination complaints.
• Interview complainants, respondents, and other relevant parties involved in EEO matters.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports, citing relevant facts, case law, statutes, and regulations to support findings and recommendations.
• Process requests for reasonable accommodation in a timely and consistent manner.
• Receive, review, and provide guidance on reasonable accommodation requests.
• Conduct legal research on EEO-related issues as they arise.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of EEO laws, regulations, and compliance standards in New York City, including the reasonable accommodation process
• Strong investigative, analytical, and interviewing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Sound judgment and the ability to remain neutral, objective, and detail-oriented in all aspects of the work

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity:

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 individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

INVESTIGATOR (DISCIPLINE) HMH - 95599

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, inspection, investigation, law enforcement, personnel administration, police science, and/or security, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

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 individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.