What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Officer position at CITY OF ALBANY?
Kathy M. Sheehan Albany City Hall
Office of Human Resources 24 Eagle Street, Rm 301 Mayor (p) 518-434-5049
(f) 518-434-5269
Notice of Job Opening
Position: Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance Officer
Applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the enclosed job
description.
Please Note: This position is in the competitive class and will be filled
on a provisional basis pending the outcome of the civil service
examination.
Department: Administrative Services
Number of Vacancies
1
to be filled:
$69,300 - $104,000 annually
Rate of Pay: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Schedule: Monday – Friday @ 37.5 hours/week
Application Deadline: Until Filled
All applicants must submit an application online via jobs.albanyny.gov
to be considered for the job opening.
Residency Requirement: YES
Per City Code § 62-1, all individuals hired by the City of Albany
municipal government must be or become residents of the City of
Albany within 180 days of hire. Failure to move into the City shall be
deemed a voluntary resignation.
The City of Albany is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer.
Reposted on Monday, March 13, 2023
Albany Municipal Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Classification: PJC- Competitive
Revised: 04/28/2022
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE OFFICER
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a technical staff position in the
Department of Administrative Services, Office of Equal Opportunity and Minority Owned
and Women Businesses. Under the supervision of the Commissioner of Administrative
Services, the incumbent in this position is responsible for all phases of enforcing and
monitoring federal, state and local policies and procedures that relate to ensuring
nondiscrimination. The incumbent in this position would also assist in various initiatives that
promote equal opportunity in employment, in the City of Albany. This position may entail
training on a variety of topics and investigating complaints of discrimination.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Investigates employment practices or alleged violations or laws to document and correct
discriminatory factors;
Interviews persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information;
Studies equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues;
Interprets civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers;
Prepares reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints;
Acts as staff and provides technical assistance to the City of Albany Commission on
Human Rights;
Assists in the preparation of periodic reports for federal, state and local agencies;
Provides information, technical assistance, or training to supervisors, managers, or
employees on topics such as employee supervision, hiring, grievance procedures or staff
development;
Collects data and prepares reports on the City’s EEO 4 Report and the annual report to the
Mayor and Common Council using an automated information system and makes
recommendations on ways to enhance participation;
Prepares reports of selection, survey or other statistics and recommendations for
corrective action;
Provides training on issues such as sexual harassment, diversity, and other areas;
Investigates complaints related to discrimination of all types;
Does related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS:
Working knowledge of federal and state mandates and laws relating to equal employment
opportunity in the public sector in New York State;
Working knowledge or procedures used in collecting and interpreting statistical and
demographic data related to equal opportunity employment;
Ability to establish amiable relations with persons from a variety of fields and with a
broad range of socio-economic backgrounds;
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Ability to understand and interpret complex written material including, but not limited to,
laws and regulations relating to and Federal Labor Law;
Ability to make arithmetic computations accurately;
Ability to understand complex oral and written instructions;
Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with others;
Sensitivity to the problems of minorities and protected classes related to diversity and
equal employment opportunity;
Ability to keep records and prepare reports;
Familiarity with personal computers, specifically word processing, database management,
spreadsheets;
Project management skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or one
accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree (or
higher) in social services, one of the social sciences, business administration, human
resources, labor relations or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience in
equal employment opportunity, human rights, or investigations;
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or one
accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with an Associate’s Degree in
social services, one of the social sciences, business administration, human resources,
labor relations or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience in equal
employment opportunity, human rights, or investigations; OR
(C) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and
nine (9) years of experience equal employment opportunity, human rights, or
investigations; OR
(D) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A)
through (C) above.
NOTE: Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered law school
with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree may be substituted for one year of qualifying experience.
Revised: 9/21/88
10/6/00
5/23/01
1/26/05
12/20/17
4/28/2022
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Salary : $69,300 - $104,000
