Investigations and Compliance Officer

City of New York•New York, NY

13d•$106,404 - $106,404

About The Position

The Investigations and Compliance Officer works in the Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ Citywide Equity and Inclusion (CEI) unit, which establishes standards for City agencies to implement the City’s EEO Policy. CEI supports agencies on preventing workplace discrimination and harassment, develops EEO and diversity, equity, and inclusion training, conducts certain third-party EEO investigations, promotes compliance with training and reporting requirements, and provides guidance on fair and effective employment practices and annual EEO plans. Under the direction of the Executive Director, Citywide EEO Investigations and Compliance, this officer manages complex EEO investigations and related compliance work across City agencies. The role includes advising agency EEO personnel, evaluating complaints and inquiries, preparing investigative reports and recommendations, reviewing agency practices and records, monitoring reporting obligations, developing policy and enforcement approaches, and delivering training. The officer may supervise subordinate attorneys, college aides, interns, and support staff as needed, and travels to meetings, interviews, training, and other compliance events.

Requirements

Admission to the New York State Bar and membership in good standing for the duration of employment.
At least one year of satisfactory U.S. legal experience after admission to any state bar, or six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne.
For Assignment Level II: one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience after bar admission in areas related to the assignment.
For Assignment Level III: two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience after bar admission in areas related to the assignment.

Responsibilities

Manage relationships with agency EEO personnel and provide guidance on EEO Policy, investigative practices, and reasonable-accommodation requests.
Assess complaints, inquiries, and process-related questions submitted to CEI and take appropriate follow-up action.
Manage multiple complex EEO investigations through completion in accordance with CEI’s mandate, without significant oversight.
Prepare clear, well-reasoned investigative reports supported by facts and include recommendations consistent with EEO Policy.
Manage high-level CEI projects and specialized initiatives; supervise subordinate attorneys, college aides, interns, and CEI support staff as necessary.
Use sound judgment to identify and overcome hurdles during investigations and confer with appropriate authorities, including the City’s Law Department, as appropriate.
Manage case-practice reviews, including reviews of agency EEO complaints, reasonable-accommodation files, training records and content, instructor-led workshops, and complaint-tracking systems.
Ensure agencies submit annual and quarterly EEO/Diversity & Inclusion plans and complaint-data reports.
Analyze citywide inquiry and complaint trends and guide agencies on workplace-culture changes and systemic concerns.
Formulate and monitor enforcement strategies related to new legislation, regulations, and policy.
Develop policy and guidance memoranda to improve compliance with EEO, diversity and inclusion, and anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies.
Establish a standardized review and approval protocol for agency-delivered EEO training and policy statements.
Plan and conduct training on investigative protocols and procedures, complaint filing and tracking, and other EEO-related topics.
Collaborate with the General Counsel’s Office and Human Capital Division on workforce-data and training-content compliance and other projects as needed.
Conduct legal research on EEO and employment-related issues and relevant legislation.
Travel to meet with City officials, employees, and members of the public for investigative interviews and processes, training, and compliance meetings or events.
Perform additional duties as required.