Job Description
Description Duties Description This position will be assigned to the Division-Initiated Action Unit. The Human Rights Specialist I for this unit will analyze the Division’s caseload, monitor the press, interview advocates, service providers, lawyers, academics, and potential complainants to identify potential areas of systemic discrimination; conduct preliminary investigations to establish whether there is merit to pursue a Division-initiated complaint or other appropriate action; such investigations may include field visits, data analysis, and witness interview; negotiate with potential Respondents to attempt to rectify potential violations of the New York State Human Rights Law; draft and file complaints to invoke the protections of the New York State Human Rights Law in situations of systemic discrimination; coordinates and supports investigations and outreach with other organizations with similar missions to promote the aims of the New York State Human Rights Law.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Seven years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement investigation and the preparation of detailed narrative reports; OR planning, developing, implementing, or enforcing a human rights, civil rights or housing and community development program, OR conducting discrimination or labor relations investigations, OR litigation, OR any combination of the above experience to equal seven years.
Substitution: An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s in a related field degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Additional Comments We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 College Savings Program
Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position is eligible for additional $4000 location pay.
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