Compliance Specialist 2

A Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience in the review, investigation, and/or evaluation of compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, rules and regulations; in the planning, development, implementation, and review of programs dealing with equal employment opportunity, human rights, affirmative action, minority business program coordination, and/or labor relations directly relating to affirmative action; or in the development and administration of programs designed to facilitate minority community access to employment or business opportunities in the public and private sector. One year of this experience must have been at a supervisory level. A master's degree may substitute for one year of the non-supervisory experience.

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Seven Years of experience in the review, investigation, and/or evaluation of compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, rules and regulations; in the planning, development, implementation, and review of programs dealing with equal employment opportunity, human rights, affirmative action, minority business program coordination, and/or labor relations directly relating to affirmative action; or in the development and administration of programs designed to facilitate minority community access to employment or business opportunities in the public and private sector. One year of this experience must have been at a supervisory level.

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will serve as the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Nondiscrimination Coordinator and will report directly to the Chief Diversity Officer working within the Equity and Justice portfolio on external civil rights matters. The Nondiscrimination Coordinator will serve as the Agency's statewide Title VI Coordinator and coordinates and oversees compliance with Title VI policies and mandates. The Nondiscrimination Coordinator will assist parties pursuing informal resolution of a complaint, support the Office of Internal Investigations in the review and processing of a written complaint, and monitor implementation of corrective actions and other obligations resulting from an investigation. The Nondiscrimination Coordinator will assist with agency assessments and the completion of civil rights evaluation tools provided by federal partners, such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security.

Training: The Nondiscrimination Coordinator will conduct and/or coordinate training on Title VI and related Nondiscrimination statutes and regulations to ensure DEC staff and sub-recipients understand the Title VI requirements and their related responsibilities.

Public Information/Outreach: The Nondiscrimination Coordinator will coordinate the development of Title VI information for dissemination to the general public, when appropriate, in languages other than English, and ensure outreach efforts are inclusive and nondiscriminatory.

Data: The Nondiscrimination Coordinator will coordinate the agency's maintenance of data to show compliance with its Title VI requirements (i.e. information about complaints, including basis [race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability]). DEC will also consider data of participants in and beneficiaries of DEC programs to help understand community demographics and guide outreach efforts where required for permitting or project planning processes.

Program Monitoring: The Nondiscrimination Coordinator will perform ongoing monitoring and conduct regular reviews of pertinent DEC program areas and/or regional activities. The reviews will serve as a means of providing technical assistance in the implementation of the Title VI requirements and a mechanism to identify improvement opportunities. Programs and Regions will also be expected to self-monitor their programs and activities to help ensure nondiscrimination.

Sub-recipient Monitoring: The Nondiscrimination Coordinator will also monitor and conduct reviews of sub-recipients, although due to the large number of sub-recipients that receive federal funding, DEC intends to use a risk-based approach to identify the sub-recipients to review in a given year. Sub-recipients will also be expected to self-monitor their programs and activities to help ensure nondiscrimination.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Travel may be required. Overtime may be required. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Marline Agnew

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

10th Floor, Personnel

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please email or mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-165891 on your resume or it may not be accepted.