Director of EEO and Accessibility

City of New York•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campaign Finance Board (CFB) is a nonpartisan, independent city agency dedicated to making local democracy more open, transparent, and equitable by removing barriers to participation. Our mission is to empower New Yorkers to have a greater impact on their elections through initiatives like NYC Votes, the Voter Guide, and a public matching funds program. The People and Engagement division within the CFB focuses on ensuring every member of the agency can thrive, feel respected, and be fully engaged. This division includes the EEO unit, People and Culture, Learning and Development, and Labor Relations, Timekeeping, Payroll, Benefits, and Compliance. We partner with colleagues to uphold fairness, build inclusive practices, and maintain compliance with laws prohibiting employment discrimination, aiming to create positive employee experiences and a strong workplace culture.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination, harassment, and EEO (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, Rehabilitation Act, Equal Pay Act, NYS Human Rights Law, NYC Human Rights Law, and related civil rights statutes).
Knowledge of City of New York’s EEO Policy, Diversity and Inclusion mandates, Civil Services rules and regulations, and City of New York procedural guidelines (including complaint procedures and reasonable accommodation procedures).
Knowledge and understanding of motivational and management theories and leadership styles and approaches.
Knowledge and understanding of government operations (New York City government experience a plus).
Knowledge of NYC’s EEO investigative, interviewing and counseling policies, procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of EEO recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Knowledge of workplace harassment and discrimination concepts and theories.
Knowledge of accessibility principles and technologies.
Knowledge of complaint resolution, mediation, and corrective action strategies.
Advanced facilitation, mediation, advocacy, and interpersonal skills to cope with conflicting points of view, function under pressure while demonstrating integrity, fair-mindedness, and a persuasive, confident persona.
Demonstrated proficiency with program design and project management, working under tight deadlines to achieve short and long-term goals as required.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to make presentations, conduct training seminars, negotiate settlements, write proposed decisions in complaint cases, and complete other EEO assignments.
Investigative and interviewing skills that include gathering evidence, documentation, assessment, and writing findings reports to conduct fair and thorough investigations into complaints or allegations of discrimination.
Mediates disputes and resolves conflicts related to discrimination or harassment claims.
High degree of proficiency in Microsoft platforms.
Strong people skills and emotional intelligence, and the ability to understand and effectively navigate within an organizational structure.
Demonstrated ability to advise, counsel, and encourage all levels of agency staff to make policy changes and decisions that support equal employment opportunity.
Ability to effectively apply management principles and practices to drive positive outcomes for the agency.
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and provide alternative solutions to problems.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
Ability to exercise professional and ethical judgment when complex personnel situations arise and possess an understanding of when to refer certain matters or involve outside parties.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to meet deliverables in a complex and matrixed environment.
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities.
Outstanding writing, editing, and research skills.
Adept at quickly synthesizing information to distill critical issues and formulate recommendations that consider risks, benefits, and alternative perspectives.
Manages a high volume of work with efficiency: Has developed or can create a system for keeping tasks from slipping through the cracks. Able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality. Plans backwards to make deadlines. Asks for help when needed.
Attentive, empathetic leadership: Enthusiasm for meeting and engaging with people. Empathizes with the communities we serve. Able to put people at ease, especially when there are lines of difference. Listens closely to understand needs or concerns and takes steps based on that input. Gets back to people in a timely manner. Takes pride in providing clear, helpful information.
Impeccable people skills, including the ability to make people of various and intersecting identities feel comfortable discussing uncomfortable subject matter at times.
Exercises authority without asserting dominance: Brings a clear vision and recognizes the value of divergent perspectives. Approaches leadership with a mindset of “power with” rather than “power over” and regularly includes others in planning and decision-making.
A motivated, self-starter who adjusts readily to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change; shows versatility in handling people and situations.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by at least twelve-semester credits (or the equivalent of twelve-semester credits) in accounting, auditing, business or public administration, computer science, economics, finance, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related area of study and one year of satisfactory full-time experience in accounting, auditing (including compliance or investigative auditing), business or public administration, business analysis, computer science, database administration, economics, finance, fiscal or economic management or research, statistics, graphic design, personnel or human resources administration, user experience design, or a closely related field; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in “1” above; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above.

Nice To Haves

New York City government experience.
At least 8-10 years of demonstrated experience in the performance of EEO work.

Responsibilities

Planning, developing, directing, and managing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) programs, staff, investigations, and related administrative duties to ensure agency compliance with local, state, and federal laws and policies.
Developing and implementing EEO policies, plans, and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as Citywide EEO policies and procedures.
Advising agency leadership on EEO matters and complaint and inquiry resolution.
Preparing required quarterly EEO reports for submission to the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), City Council, and the Equal Employment Practices Commission (EEPC).
Working with the People and Engagement senior leadership team and relevant agency stakeholders to develop and publish the Citywide Annual Diversity and EEO Plan and internal diversity reports.
Conducting and/or supervising internal EEO investigations, drafting investigative reports, and recommending resolutions that are sound, compliant with laws and policies, and mitigate legal risk to the agency.
Implementing relevant EEO and agency-wide strategic plan initiatives.
Facilitating mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
Managing internal and external EEO databases, ensuring accurate documentation and timely updating of indices, and closure of investigative matters.
Supervising the CFB’s Accessibility Specialist in their processing of reasonable accommodations and provisioning of accessibility programming, technology, and education.
Assisting the CFB’s Accessibility Specialist with Disability Services Facilitator (DSF) initiatives, compliance monitoring, and accessibility planning.
Providing policy guidance and technical assistance to management on equitable and lawful employment practices.
Providing EEO-relevant advice and insight on agency policies.
Supporting strategies that foster an inclusive and cooperative workplace culture.
Monitoring and reviewing agency employment practices including recruitment, selection, promotions, performance evaluations, and separations for compliance with EEO requirements and City guidelines.
Drafting compliance reports, policy updates, and risk assessments for senior leadership and executive review.
Developing and delivering EEO-related and compliance training for staff at all levels.
Drafting and administering EEO trainings including new employee orientation, unconscious bias and structured interviewing training, microaggression training, and custom training/learning sessions.
Other duties as assigned.