Deputy Director, Investigations and Compliance Unit

City of New York•New York, NY

2d•$120,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), through its Citywide Equity and Inclusion (CEI) office, is seeking a collaborative professional with EEO investigative and supervisory experience to serve as Deputy Director for Investigations and Compliance. CEI guides and supports city agencies in implementing federal, state, and city workplace nondiscrimination requirements and develops EEO policies and best-practice guidance for more than 80 agencies. Its Investigation and Compliance Unit supports agency EEO Officers, develops investigative and reasonable accommodation guidance, provides legally mandated training, and conducts time-sensitive, high-level discrimination investigations when an agency EEO Officer or agency head is a party. The Deputy Director will oversee and guide multiple city agencies on investigations and compliance matters. The position reports directly to the Executive Director, Citywide EEO Investigations and Compliance. The role includes complaint intake and assessment, overseeing investigations, advising agency EEO personnel, improving investigative procedures and consistency, reviewing agency case practices, analyzing citywide trends, and supporting training and enforcement efforts. The Deputy Director may also assist with day-to-day supervision of attorneys, college aides, interns, and CEI support staff. The position requires admission to the New York State Bar and four years of recent, full-time, responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience after admission to any bar. At least 18 months must involve supervision of other attorneys in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, or highly complex and significant legal work. The incumbent must remain a member of the New York State Bar in good standing throughout employment. The stated salary band is $100,000 to $125,000; compensation is listed as USD 120,000 to USD 125,000.

Requirements

Admission to the New York State Bar.
Four years of recent, full-time, responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar.
At least 18 months of experience supervising other attorneys in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
Must remain a member of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

EEO investigative and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manage intake of EEO complaints, conduct initial assessments of CEI jurisdiction, and determine whether complaints should be investigated or referred to another agency or department.
Conduct and oversee third-party investigations into workplace discrimination and harassment complaints.
Coordinate with the Executive Director to assign investigations to attorneys and provide guidance on investigative strategies.
Ensure investigations are thorough, timely, and consistent with City policies and best practices.
Draft and review clear, well-reasoned investigative reports supported by facts, including making findings under EEO Policy.
Manage relationships with agency EEO personnel and advise them on EEO Policy, investigative practices, and reasonable accommodation requests.
Develop, enhance, and implement investigative and complaint procedures and processes, and establish a comprehensive strategy to align the City's investigative process.
Manage case practice reviews of agencies' closed EEO complaints and reasonable accommodation files to promote consistent application of EEO Policy and improve best-practice guidance.
Analyze citywide inquiry and complaint trends and advise agencies on workplace culture shifts and systemic concerns.
Formulate, create, and monitor enforcement strategies and ensure compliance with new legislation, executive orders, and EEO-related legal mandates.
Provide input on the design and content of discrimination and harassment prevention training for the City's workforce.
Develop and provide practicum training for agency EEO professionals on investigative protocols and procedures, complaint filing and tracking, and other EEO topics.
Assist the Executive Director with day-to-day responsibilities for subordinate attorneys, college aides, interns, and CEI support staff, as necessary.
Communicate difficult and sensitive messages with discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
Advise the Executive Director on important initiatives and trends.