EEO Investigator

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Job Description
The Office of EEO and Diversity Management is seeking an EEO Investigator to assist in ensuring compliance with the Citys Equal Employment Opportunity policy and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

The EEO Investigator’s primary function will be to analyze, evaluate and conduct fact finding investigations concerning complaints of discrimination filed by employees; perform EEO legal work and research of fact and questions of law. In addition, the EEO Investigator will be tasked with interviewing complainants, witnesses and respondents to obtain facts relevant to charges of discriminatory employment practices.

The EEO Investigator’s duties will include, but are not limited to, writing an investigative plan and reports; outlining case questions to be asked and determining which documents to request; contacting parties for additional information and gathering all relevant supporting documents and data.

Responsibilities will include:
-Review reasonable accommodation requests, including maintaining organized and up-to-date records. Maintain case information in databases and communicate effectively with the employee requesting the accommodation in the cooperative dialogue, including with any medical or other personnel, and other stakeholders in the process.
-Assist in delivering trainings and educational presentations to employees on various EEO topics including diversity management, sexual harassment prevention, and other related topics to ensure compliance with training mandates.
-Assist in the preparation and submission of EEO reports to oversight agencies.
-Support the work of the EEO Office, including that related to its Diversity & Inclusion goals, as necessary.
-Conduct research as needed.
-Perform special projects and initiatives as assigned.

HOURS/SHIFT
Day - Due to the necessary duties of this position in a 24/7 operation, candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or evenings.

WORK LOCATION
Brooklyn, NY

TO APPLY
Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #773810

*Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME IS NOT A GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE AN INTERVIEW
APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT APPROVAL

INVESTIGATOR (EMPLOYEE DISCIPL - 06688

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in one or more of the fields of accounting, auditing, correction administration, criminal justice administration and planning, forensic science, and security, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

The successful candidate should have the following:-Experience conducting investigative interviews and preparing investigative reports. -At least two years’ experience with EEO/HR, analysis of issues related to workplace discrimination, or related work experience. -Knowledge of citywide personnel policies and procedures. -Candidates should possess the ability to work and communicate effectively with employees at all levels throughout the agency. -Ability to manage a workload within tight time constraints and complete tasks on time. -Experience with NYCAPS and maintaining confidential employee data. -Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint. -Demonstrated commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.