EEO Investigator

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 The Department of Design and Construction's (DDC) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is seeking an Investigator to assist with EEO investigations, employee requests, counseling and compliance. The selected candidate will conduct interviews, as well as preliminary and fact-finding investigations. They will perform outreach, research, surveillance and utilize standard interview and investigative procedures to help address workplace concerns. The selected candidate will meet with staff to determine needs and objectives. They will prepare reports, analyze data, conduct surveys and audits and perform quantitative analysis. The selected candidate will help track hiring, demographic and workforce data trends, using Excel, CHRMS, CEEDS, and other data systems; The selected candidate will also assist with access and accommodation inquiries, presentations, engagement and all duties necessary to comply with EEO laws, policies, and practices and those relevant to the divisions mission, and our inclusion and equity efforts.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs Explore Careers City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Investigative experience and knowledge of City, State and Federal Human Rights protections and Citywide EEO policies and procedures is highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• A high degree of proficiency in the MS Outlook and Office suite, particularly Excel, with significant pivot table functions SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and possess good interpretive skills.
• Must demonstrate initiative and be able to effectively present to an intended audience.
• Must be responsive, approachable, possess people-skills and the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees at every level within the agency.
• Must evidence the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, remain impartial, protect privacy and maintain confidentiality

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.