Deputy Commissioner/Chief Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunity Officer
About The Position
The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) is seeking a Deputy Commissioner/Chief Compliance and Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. This role reports to the Commissioner and has dotted-line reporting obligations to the DOI General Counsel and Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Investigations. As Chief Compliance Officer, the candidate will be responsible for agency risk mitigation, developing and implementing internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations, training staff on compliance, and managing internal complaints and investigations. As EEO Officer, the candidate will promote an inclusive and respectful work environment free from discrimination and harassment, consistent with the City of New York EEO Policy. This includes developing and implementing agency policies and practices, conducting investigations into discrimination and harassment, providing EEO training, reviewing Reasonable Accommodation requests, preparing the Annual EEO Plan, monitoring employment practices, analyzing workforce data, and serving as the agency liaison with various oversight agencies.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar membership from any of the 50 states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
- A minimum of three years of recent full-time relevant legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar.
Responsibilities
- Manage the development, review, revision and implementation of agency policies, including those related to investigations and operations, such as the Code of Conduct, the Employee Manual, and Operational and Investigative Division policies, to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Provide guidance and recommendations on operational matters involving compliance, ethics, internal controls, and enterprise risk management.
- Oversee and/or collaborate on internal and external audits, including forfeiture spending audits, the Executive Order No. 86 audit, eJustice audits, and any other audits that may arise or be needed.
- Monitor and oversee the agency’s compliance with statutory, regulatory, and other reporting requirements.
- Conduct internal investigations involving allegations of misconduct or violations of DOI policy or other compliance-related concerns.
- Participate in the Investigator Training Program, including by leading training related to agency policies, procedures, compliance obligations, and ethical responsibilities.
- Perform other executive-level responsibilities as directed by the Commissioner, including, but not limited to, collaborating with DOI’s Investigations Division, Operations Division, and General Counsel’s Office to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and best practices to agency operations.
- Serve as a leader in developing and implementing agency policies and practices that are consistent with the City’s EEO Policy and the agency’s goals of creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- Conduct impartial investigations into discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other violations of applicable EEO laws and City policy.
- Provide training and advice to agency staff on EEO-related best practices, monitor agency compliance with mandatory EEO training requirements, and coordinate with agency stakeholders to ensure timely completion of required trainings.
- Review and make determinations as to Reasonable Accommodation requests and, as appropriate, engage in the interactive process with employees and management concerning such requests.
- Prepare and submit the City's Annual EEO Plan and other required citywide reports.
- Monitor and review employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, and separations, to identify potential barriers to equal employment opportunity and ensure compliance with applicable laws and City policy.
- Analyze workforce data and employment trends and recommend strategies to promote equal employment opportunity.
- Serve as the agency liaison with Department of Citywide Administrative Services, the Equal Employment Practices Commission, the NYC Commission on Human Rights, and other oversight agencies on EEO-related matters.
- Maintain confidential investigative files, records, and documentation in accordance with applicable policies and legal requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
