NY HELP Yes Agency Human Rights, Division of Title Human Rights Specialist 2 (NY HELPS) Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade 22 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $79928 to $101197 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class 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 Bronx Street Address One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor City Bronx State NY Zip Code 10458 Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:• Supervises staff engaged in carrying out anti-discrimination and equal opportunity programs in the areas of employment, housing, credit, places of public accommodations, and non-sectarian educational institutions.• Researches and acts as a resource on the New York State Human Rights Law and its application.• Conducts and directs staff development programs as one component of a comprehensive performance management program. • Monitors the Case Management System (CMS) to ensure that events are entered timely, updated and/or corrected when requested or received from Central and Regional offices as well as FOIL requests. • Oversees transfer of master files to assist Prosecutions, Legal Advisory, Litigation, Appeals and Litigation-Housing Units. • Oversees responses and resolutions to FOIL requests, coordinating with other DHR units effectively.• Develops corrective action plans for case processing problems that surface. Minimum Qualifications *This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).Promotion: One year of permanent, competitive, service as a Human Rights Specialist 1, or a Human Rights Specialist 1 (Spanish Language).Non-Competitive: Eight years of experience in any combination of the following areas: field investigation or law enforcement investigation and the preparation of detailed narrative reports; planning, developing, implementing or enforcing a human rights, civil rights or housing and community development program; conducting discrimination or labor relations investigations; or litigation.Substitution: An associate’s degree in human rights, public administration, public policy, political science, psychology, public justice, criminal justice, pre-law studies or international relations may substitute for two years of the required professional experience; a bachelor’s degree in the same fields may substitute for four years of the required professional experience; a master’s degree in the same fields or a Juris Doctorate may substitute for five years of the required professional experience; and a doctorate in the same fields may substitute for six of the seven years of the required professional experience. For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Additional Comments We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System• Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 College Savings ProgramPlease note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.This position is eligible for $3,400 location pay. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources / CG Telephone Fax Email Address HRresumes@dhr.ny.gov Address Street Division of Human Rights Agency Bldg 1, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12220 Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.