EEO Director, Office of the Deputy Commissioner

City of New York • New York, NY

23h • $68,213 - $180,000

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene seeks an accomplished attorney and executive leader to direct its Equal Employment Opportunity program. The Director serves as a senior advisor to agency leadership and oversees investigations, policy development, regulatory compliance, employee training, reasonable accommodations, and organizational risk management. The role works with executive leadership, Human Resources and Labor Relations, the Office of General Counsel, and external oversight agencies to promote accountability, equitable employment practices, and a respectful workplace. The Director must maintain active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar throughout employment.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar and continued membership in good standing throughout employment.
• The posting's preferred qualifications call for at least 10 years of recent, full-time, responsible, relevant, and satisfactory legal experience following admission to any bar, including at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
• The listed Executive Agency Counsel qualifications require 4 years of recent, full-time, responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience after admission to any bar, including 18 months supervising other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local EEO laws, employment discrimination regulations, and workplace compliance requirements.
• Leadership experience overseeing EEO programs, employment law matters, investigations, or related compliance functions.
• Experience advising executive leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and organizational matters.
• Knowledge of discrimination and harassment investigations, reasonable accommodations, and organizational risk management.
• Ability to develop policies, implement strategic initiatives, and promote equitable workplace practices.
• Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to supervise professional staff, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment in sensitive matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with HR information systems and electronic case management platforms.

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Department's EEO program, set operational priorities, and develop strategies promoting compliance, accountability, and equitable employment practices.
• Oversee compliance with federal, state, and local EEO laws and Citywide policies; develop policies, procedures, and corrective measures to mitigate organizational risk.
• Maintain internal databases and detailed logs of EEO investigations and reasonable accommodation requests.
• Oversee investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and related workplace complaints; review findings and recommend determinations to the Commissioner.
• Oversee the reasonable accommodation process and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Serve as the Department's principal liaison with DCAS, the NYC Equal Employment Practices Commission, and other regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate responses to external complaints, investigations, and litigation with the Office of General Counsel.
• Advance workplace equity initiatives, promote equitable workforce practices, and support Employee Resource Groups.
• Direct EEO training and education for employees and management; develop strategies to implement and monitor compliance with EEO training, policies, and procedures.
• Advise senior leadership on complex employment matters, regulatory requirements, and workplace concerns.
• Oversee mandated EEO reporting, regulatory audits, and compliance reviews, and keep management and staff informed of EEO best practices.
• Ensure reasonable accommodation requests and compliant resolutions adhere to the City's EEO Policy.
• Direct daily operations of the EEO Office, supervise professional staff, establish performance expectations, manage resources, and drive continuous process improvement.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position's associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
• The posting describes job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree