City Of New York

Investigations and Compliance Officer

City Of New York • $100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admission to the New York State Bar;
  • One year of legal experience post-bar admission or six months as an Agency Attorney Intern.
  • Experience in EEO policy interpretation and investigative practices is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with agency EEO personnel and provide guidance on EEO Policy.
  • Assess and respond to employee complaints and inquiries regarding EEO issues.
  • Oversee and complete complex EEO investigations with minimal oversight.
  • Prepare comprehensive and well-reasoned investigative reports with recommendations.
  • Supervise subordinate staff, including attorneys and interns, as needed.
  • Conduct reviews of EEO complaint files and training records for compliance.
  • Analyze citywide trends in complaints to inform workplace culture changes.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities through training and workshops.
  • Collaborative work environment with legal and human resources teams.
  • Exposure to high-level projects that impact citywide policies.
  • Flexibility in managing investigative processes and team supervision.
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders and community members.
Full Job Description
Under the direction of the Executive Director, Citywide EEO Investigations and Compliance, the Investigations and Compliance Officer will: -Manage relationships with agency EEO personnel, including provide guidance on the proper interpretation and application of EEO Policy, investigative practices, and requests for reasonable accommodations; -Assess complaints, inquiries, and process-related questions presented to CEI from employees throughout the city, and take subsequent appropriate actions; -Manage multiple complex EEO investigations through to completion in accordance with CEI's mandate without the need for significant oversight; -Prepare well-written and well-reasoned investigative reports that are clear and supported by the facts, including make associated recommendations in accordance with EEO Policy; -Manage high-level CEI projects and specialized initiatives; supervise subordinate attorneys, college aides, interns, and CEI support staff, as necessary; -Demonstrate good judgment in identifying and overcoming hurdles at all stages of investigation, and confer, as appropriate, with appropriate authorities such as the City's Law Department; -Manage case practice reviews, including routine reviews of agency EEO complaint and reasonable accommodation files, training records, training content, instructor-led workshops, and the use of complaint tracking systems; -Ensure agency compliance with the submission of annual and quarterly EEO/Diversity & Inclusion plans and reports on complaint data; -Analyze citywide trends, including inquiry and complaint data, and offer appropriate guidance to agencies in addressing necessary shifts in workplace culture and other systemic concern; -Formulate and monitor enforcement strategies with respect to new legislation, regulations, and policy; -Develop policy and guidance memoranda to drive increased compliance with EEO, diversity, and inclusion, anti-harassment/anti-discrimination policies; -Establish a standardized review and approval protocol for agency-delivered EEO training and policy statements; -Plan and conduct training on investigative protocols/procedures, complaint filing and tracking, and other EEO-related topics; -Work collaboratively with the General Counsels Office and Human Capital Division on compliance related to workforce data, training content, and other projects, as needed; -Conduct legal research on EEO and employment-related issues and relevant legislation; -Travel to meet with city officials, employees and members of the public as part of investigative interviews or processes, training, and compliance-related meetings or events; -Perform additional duties as required. To Apply: Please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs, or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees, and search for Job ID # 800819. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. 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

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