Equal Opportunity Specialist 3

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Date Posted 11/10/26

Applications Due11/25/26

Vacancy ID228712

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleEqual Opportunity Specialist 3

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $97874 to $123715 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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 Empire State Plaza

Agency Building 1, Floor 10

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Duties Description The Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning oversees all staffing and personnel transactions, including recruitment efforts, labor relations, and reasonable accommodations. As the Department carries out key initiatives to transform the way services are delivered to partner agencies and to the public, this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of these modernization efforts.

The Equal Opportunity Specialist 3 duties in the Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning will include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the Reasonable & Religious Accommodations program pursuant to applicable Federal and State laws.
• Communicate agency goals and objectives to executives and advise management on Reasonable Accommodation issues, diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity matters.
• Report on analyzed data related to Reasonable Accommodations, diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity programs.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity initiatives of the Department including but not limited to the Departments diversity plan.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with various Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and policies including Executive Order 31.
• Participate in recruiting activities, including but not limited to job fairs, college visits, and social media marketing.
• Develop relevant programming to enhance employees' cultural awareness.
• Develop and conduct training on equal opportunity issues and diversity topics related to employment and provision of services.
• Assist with the drafting and implementation of the Department's measurable actions of its 5-year Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan while articulating plans, goals, and objectives to executives and other levels of management with the agency.
• Analyze data and produce reports related to Department diversity and inclusion and equal opportunity programs.
• Performs a full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities.
• Review recruitment packets and develop recruitment strategies that promote and increase diversity within the Department of Civil Service (DCS).
• Attends events and represents DCS administration on matters related to DEIA.

Minimum Qualifications Eight years of experience in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights. At least one year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level; OR one year of New York State service in an equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, minority business, employment compliance, human resources, or training position allocated at or above Grade 23.

An associate degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; bachelors degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; masters 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.

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior experience in a Diversity and Inclusion Position in a state agency or authority.

Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs and issues.

Solid organizational skills with demonstrated ability of managing sensitive issues while remaining fair and equitable acting with discretion and objectivity.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments #TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrows workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.

Among its duties, the Department:

• Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
• Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
• Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
• Oversees the Governors Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to DCSRA@cs.ny.gov

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning

Telephone 518-473-4306

Fax

Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning

Empire State Plaza - Agency Building 1, Floor 10

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov. Please include the Title and Vacancy ID# you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

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