NY HELP No Agency Workers' Compensation Board Title Equal Opportunity Specialist 2, WCB Item #3738 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 23 Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $86773 to $108413 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Schenectady Street Address Statewide Administration/ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 328 State Street City Schenectady State NY Zip Code 12305 Duties Description Under the direction of the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), the Equal Opportunity Specialist 2, SG-23 will have deep knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices to help shape and implement the Board's vision of a respectful and inclusive agency. The candidate will work with the CDO to develop inclusive policies and programs that embrace diversity in all forms. The candidate will assist in the implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of diversity and inclusion initiatives and equal opportunity activities. The candidate will work closely with the CDO and the Board leadership team to advance the Board's DEI goals. Duties will include but are not limited to:• Serving as one of the Board's DEI specialists and working with the CDO and leadership team to ensure alignment and focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Board.• Serving as the Board's Designee for Reasonable Accommodation (DRA).• Assisting the CDO to integrate DEI into core decisions throughout the organization and apply a DEI lens to all aspects of the work.• Serving as the Vice-Chair of the Board's DEI Council, tasked with providing recommendations to the CDO and the Board's Executive Team, as well as supporting and delivering guidance to the agency's workforce to improve the work climate, foster employee engagement, and enhance professional development in DEI.• Working with the Public Information Office to prepare the agency's DEI communications (internal and external) and provide relevant educational materials and training opportunities to educate employees and managers on how to recognize, accommodate, and leverage difference. • Coordinating the implementation of the 5-year DEI Strategic Plan consistent with the guidelines developed by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management at the NYS Department of Civil Service.• Assisting the CDO in the Board's work of supporting Executive Orders 187: Diversity and Inclusion and Combating Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace. • Promoting an inclusive, respectful, and equitable work environment by assessing organizational culture and barriers to diversity, then planning and implementing initiatives to create positive organizational changes conducive to a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.• Identifying external trends and best practices in DEI for Board consideration. Recommending, and implementing practices, policies and programming that promote a culture that fosters DEI. • Serving as a change agent to provide solutions, strategies, resources, and training on DEI topics. • Monitoring progress and measuring the effectiveness of the Board's DEI strategy to determine progress and identify gaps. Analyze results to identify strategies to strengthen programs. • Collaborating with Human Resources and each division to identify diverse recruiting options. Review all aspects of the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure that diversity and inclusion efforts are an ingrained part of how we attract, onboard, retain, and promote a diverse workforce. o Conducting special recruitment efforts for protected class members to increase representation and remove barriers that limit the professional development of protected class members.o Assessing all proposed interview questions to ensure they meet the appropriateness standards and do not infringe on any individual's rights or personal privacy.o Reviewing all candidate nomination packages for hiring and promotion to ensure fairness and equity.o Participating in examination planning to ensure that equal opportunity is considered.o Sharing job postings of non-competitive and exempt positions with various diverse groups.• Representing the Board at various meetings, career fairs, conferences on DEI and equal opportunity. Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: 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. Additional Comments Please Note: This position requires both in-office and remote work. A hybrid telecommuting schedule can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:Holiday & Paid Time Off• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service.• Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually.• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C.• Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs.• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply).• NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan.• Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only).• Eligibility for various life insurance options.• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Program• Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.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.The Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) is an equal opportunity employer. The Board does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The Board is dedicated to eliminating injustices and ensuring diversity in our workforce so we can better serve our staff and create a space where all feel safe to be themselves. To help meet those goals, we encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. We are looking for candidates who are committed to working in and contributing to an environment that fosters a sense of belonging, as well as inclusion, and celebrates people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives.We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires a reasonable accommodation, please send a request to officeofgeneralcounsel@wcb.ny.gov. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Recruitment Unit Telephone Fax 518-486-6364 Email Address HRM@WCB.ny.gov Address Street Human Resources Office, Rm.133 328 State Street City Schenectady State NY Zip Code 12305 Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest and resume which lists your actual Civil Service title, salary grade and specific verifiable information as to how you meet the minimum qualifications to be eligible to apply for this position. Please send your application to HRM@WCB.ny.gov (email applications are preferred). It is important that you reference the WCB Item #3738 in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. (Please do not reference the Vacancy ID No.)