Eeo Investigator

City of New York • Corona, NY

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About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment by ensuring that all workplaces in city agencies are free of illegal discrimination and harassment. The mission is to support the principles of Equality and Diversity - Cultivate an environment that promotes an inclusive work environment, values diversity and respects the dignity of all employees - Provide management support and guidance. DEP's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity is seeking to hire an EEO Investigator. Under the direction and supervision of the EEO Officer, the selected candidate’s primary job function will be to conduct fact finding investigations concerning internal complaints of discrimination/harassment and retaliation under the City’s EEO Policy. The EEO Investigator will be responsible for preparing an investigative plan, coordinating and conducting investigative interviews, collecting and evaluating documentation about agency policies and procedures, and analyzing statistical information to prepare comprehensive reports that render appropriate findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
• Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
• To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
• To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate internal complaints of discrimination, including conducting investigative interviews with charging parties, witnesses, and respondents.
• Prepare written reports that analyze information to support appropriate determinations and recommendations.
• Provide guidance to agency employees on applicable policies, procedures, mandates and best practice standards.
• Support the gathering and analysis of relevant metrics and the completion of quantitative and qualitative reports.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and support for applicable operating standards and procedures, investigative methodologies, and best practice standards.
• Support the implementation of recommended actions and measures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees