NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 13 hours ago
Equal Opportunity Specialist 2
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expThe NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to promoting equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. The Equal Opportunity Specialist 2 will analyze and evaluate requests for reasonable accommodations and supervise Bureau staff while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.
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Responsibilities
Review, evaluate, and analyze requests for reasonable accommodations to make sound recommendations on complex disability and accommodation issues
Actively engage in an interactive process with the OPWDD workforce and its job applicants seeking reasonable accommodations
Tactfully communicate with various departments and stakeholders for accommodation requests involving ergonomic/adaptive equipment as well as changes in worksite conditions and locations to ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, regulations, Agency policies, and applicable federal and State laws
Consult with OPWDD Counsel to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and that all other legal requirements are met; obtain additional guidance where appropriate
Prepare and issue professional, well-written correspondences to employees and job applicants regarding reasonable accommodation determinations in accordance with established policies and procedures
Provide consultation on all applicable laws and mandates such as the ADA, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the NYS Office of Employee Relations' (OER) policies and procedures for implementing reasonable accommodations
Assist with monitoring and researching all sources (local, state, federal) for changes/additions/clarifications to the ADA, EEO, OER policies, and applicable laws to ensure the RA Bureau and appropriate stakeholders are informed
Advise staff regarding performance standards and expectations, evaluate staff performance, identify training needs and/or corrective action, and provide staff with ongoing feedback to develop and support their professional growth
Assist with developing internal policies and procedures, forms, and other reference documents
Qualification
Required
Seven years of experience in equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, or human rights OR one year of State service in an equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, minority business, employment compliance, human resources, or training position allocated at or above Grade 18
Qualifying experience includes working with organizations concerned with equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, civil rights, minority business development, or similar programs; or in recruiting, training, and upgrading the educational and job qualifications of protected class members
Associate's degree may substitute for two years of the nonsupervisory experience; bachelor's degree for four years; and Juris Doctor or master's degree for five years
Preferred
Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures
Benefits
Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).
Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
Life insurance and Disability insurance.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.
Paid Holidays and Leave:
Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
Paid sick leave each year, which may carry over from year to year.
Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities.
Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure.
Company
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dianne Henk
Director, Statewide Workforce Transformation & Chief Diversity Officer
Dom Marando, CISSP
Chief Information Security Officer
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