The Agency Attorney LIII supervises the Disability Rights Unit (DRU). The unit is responsible for handling the FDNY's Reasonable Accommodation (RA) process for civilian, EMS, and Fire personnel seeking RA for disability, religious observances, and domestic violence and/or stalking. The Agency Attorney Level III also serves as the FDNY's Disability Service Facilitator and coordinates requests for reasonable accommodations from members of the public. This position requires strong knowledge of Title VII of the Civil Rights Law of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and New York State and City Human Rights Laws, independent judgment, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt and handle challenging conversations and circumstances. Responsibilities include: - Provide supervision, legal guidance, and substantive oversight of the review and processing of RA requests and the Cooperative Dialogue process. - Oversee and participate in the Cooperative Dialogue with FDNY employees and management, including identifying potential accommodations, obtaining and evaluating relevant information, and conduct undue hardship analyses to determine whether requested accommodations or alternative accommodations can be reasonably provided. - Ensure that the FDNY's RA practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and with DCAS' Reasonable Accommodation policies and guidelines. - Assist employees and managers in understanding their rights and responsibilities regarding reasonable accommodations within the Agency. - Providing guidance and support to the Assistant Commissioner, and Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity. - Prepare and submit quarterly, annual, and other required reports concerning RA requests and DRU activities; - Correspond with FDNY personnel, management, medical practitioners, and other relevant parties to obtain and evaluate information necessary to assess Reasonable Accommodation requests. - Serve as the FDNY's Disability Service Facilitator (DSF) and coordinate the Agency's response to requests from members of the public for disability-related accommodations and access to FDNY programs, services, and facilities. - Investigate complaints of disability discrimination and prepare appropriate findings and recommendations. - Research legal and policy issues affecting disability rights and RA and remain current on developments in applicable federal, state, and local law. - Work with FDNY Legal Affairs and other stakeholders to review and implement revisions to Reasonable Accommodation policies, procedures, and practices, as necessary. - Collaborate with the Office of Labor Relations, as appropriate, on labor relations matters involving Reasonable Accommodations, including preparation for and participation in arbitration proceedings. - Develop, maintain and ensuring all record keeping and data tracking processes and procedures are timely, accurate, and consistent, for reporting. AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087 Qualifications 1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below. 2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or 3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086). Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment. In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. Additional Information