City Of New York

Director, Reasonable Accommodations

City Of New York • $110K — $130K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Admission to the New York State Bar.
  • Four years of relevant legal experience after bar admission.
  • At least eighteen months in a supervisory role overseeing other attorneys.
  • Experience in an administrative, managerial, or executive context.
  • Involvement in complex legal work.

Responsibilities

  • Review and process employee requests for accommodations per EEOC guidelines.
  • Make determinations on accommodation requests and support the Assistant Commissioner.
  • Draft official correspondence regarding accommodation processes.
  • Coordinate meetings to discuss and assess accommodation requests.
  • Prepare reports tracking accommodation activity and compliance.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of accommodation requests.
  • Deliver training on reasonable accommodation policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Health insurance for employees and their families.
  • Union benefits such as dental and vision coverage.
  • Paid annual and sick leave, along with paid holidays.
  • Pension plan and optional savings programs.
  • Flexible spending account and pre-tax programs.
Full Job Description
The duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: - Reviewing and processing employee requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with criteria established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and applicable laws. - Making determinations related to the reasonable accommodation process and providing guidance and support to the Assistant Commissioner, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity. - Drafting official correspondence related to accommodation requests. - Coordinating meetings to review and discuss accommodation requests. - Preparing and generating reports to track accommodation activity. - Ensuring all tracking systems are accurate, current, and properly maintained. - Managing records associated with accommodation requests to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of all documentation. - Delivering workforce training focused on reasonable accommodation policies and procedures. - Assisting employees and managers in understanding their rights and responsibilities regarding reasonable accommodations within the Department. - Ensuring compliance with Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and EEOC laws, rules, and regulations. TO APPLY: Click the Apply' button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID #781135 SHIFT/HOURS: Tours Vary The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account. EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL - 95005 Qualifications 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.

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