Special Assistant - Albany, United States - Labor, Department of

Labor, Department of

Verified Company

Albany, United States

1 day ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience.

Qualifying experience includes working with organizations concerned with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB), equal opportunity, civil rights, minority business development, or similar programs.

Substitutions:
associate's degree may substitute for two years of the non-supervisory experience; and J.D. or master's degree for five years.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years of supervisory experience in DEIB, Civil Rights, or/or Equal Opportunity.
Excellent Operational and Management Skills.
Experience with utilizing current best practices in DEIB
Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations related to Equal Opportunity and Disability Rights
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Experience with drafting and developing written policies, procedures, programming, and training materials
Ability to exercise independent judgement, problemsolving, and decisionmaking skills, handle multiple priorities, processes, and demands in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
Experience with program/project management tools and recordkeeping skills
Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Duties Description

STANDARD DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Chief Diversity Officer, the Deputy Diversity Officer is responsible for assisting in developing, promoting, and leading diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the NYS Department of Labor.

The Deputy Diversity Officer will help create an environment that values diversity, promotes an

inclusive culture and provides services to the public that recognize and value diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence at the Department of Labor.

This high-profile position requires strong collaboration and communication skills, the ability to influence and develop productive partnerships, and to develop creative, innovative solutions to support the Chief Diversity Officer.

An important assignment will be to lead the Employee Resource Group effort to help people feel more included in the agency.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assist in the implementation of the multiyear Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy to meet DOL's mission of recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce and fostering a

workforce culture on inclusion and belonging tailored to the needs of the agency.

Support the Chief Diversity Officer in the implementation of the DEI Strategic Plan and new diversity and inclusion educational programs, procedures, policies, training activities, marketing

materials and strategies designed to attain a diverse, culturally competent workforce representative of the people served by DOL.

Assist in the coordination and monitoring of internal and external DEI related programs and events and collect regular feedback.
Build reports and track survey results for all DOL DEI programs and initiatives.
Work with DOL EDGE Staff on DEIB Curriculum Development and training rollout
Support implementation of the Department's Language Access policy directives, plan and procedures.
Oversee the Reasonable Accommodation process for the agency to support employees with disabilities. Work to streamline the process, train staff and handle DOL employee inquiries.
Stay informed about current diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and trends to support the office and uphold best practices:
Work collaboratively with the Department of Civil Service staff to meet statewide objectives.
Monitor the DOL implementation of the written diversity and inclusion plan on a continuing basis, including the need for revising or amending such plans and provide regular reports on

progress to the Chief Diversity Officer, incorporating recommendations for improving and strengthening such efforts.

Work to promote policies, objectives, and implementation strategies in accordance with statewide objectives for the employment of minorities, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and

transgender individuals, disabled persons, and veterans.

Facilitate effective, coordinated strategies for diversity and inclusion in order to protect and promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in DOL's workforce in accordance with the

requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law, Title VII of the Federal Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all applicable requirements of New York state and
federal law.

Generally, support the Chief Diversity Officer in the investigation of discrimination complaints, assessment of requests for reasonable accommodations, Supervision of WIOA Equal Opportunity Compliance Reviews, implementation of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, an