SILVER STAR- OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EQUITY AND DIVERSITY OFFICER Fulltime

Join the dynamic team at New York City Emergency Management’s Office of the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer! Seeking a self-starter with legal or HR background to handle confidential info, provide admin support, and enhance EEO record-keeping. Make a difference in a diverse, inclusive environment. Apply now!
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Background on Project:New York City Emergency Management’s (NYCEM) Office of the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer is responsible for the management of and compliance of all EEO, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion over the last 10 years. Due to the nature of NYCEM’s work, these records could contain sensitive and/or confidential information. As such, a preliminary review of these documents is required for proper filing. Additionally, the Chief Equity and Diversity Officer requires administrative support for equal employment opportunity matters and “build out” filing system and facilitate hiring instruction meeting. Legal experience including handling sensitive topics is greatly preferred.Description of Project/Responsibilities:- The Office of The Chief Diversity Officer is seeking an individual, preferably with prior work in a legal or human resources background, to perform the following: (i) identify or handle sensitive and confidential information; (ii) provide administrative support to agency partners, such as assisting in the preparation of CEDO presentations, creating templates in Word or Adobe Acrobat, performing data entry, copying, scanning, filing, calendaring appointments and other tasks; (iii) support equal employment opportunity record keeping efforts.- Perform other tasks and assignments as directed.- The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.Requirements/Special Skills Needed:APPLICANTS MUST BE A RETIREE FROM A NYC AGENCY. APPLICANTS MUST BE RECEIVING PENSION PAYMENTS FROM ONE OF THE NYC PENSION SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.- Prior work as a paralegal, in a law-related or Human Resources field- Familiarity with City rules, regulations, policies and procedures- Well-organized, familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)- Experience handling confidential matters with sensitivity and good judgment- Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail- Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to appropriately handle sensitive documents, privileged and confidential information- Able to meet competing deadlines and maintain the flexibility to shift priorities quicklyMinimum Qualifications1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: emergency management, fire, police, or military service, public safety, public health, public administration, urban planning, engineering, or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made; or2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time professional experience in the areas listed in “1” above; or3. A master’s degree from an accredited college in emergency management, public administration, urban planning, engineering, economics, political science, the physical sciences ,or related field and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas listed “1″ above, at least two years of which must have been in one of those areas, or another specialized area to which the appointment is to be made.4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. However, all candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.Special Note:To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in “”1″” above.Preferred SkillsRequirements/Special Skills Needed:APPLICANTS MUST BE A RETIREE FROM A NYC AGENCY. APPLICANTS MUST BE RECEIVING PENSION PAYMENTS FROM ONE OF THE NYC PENSION SYSTEMS IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.- Prior work as a paralegal, in a law-related or Human Resources field- Familiarity with City rules, regulations, policies and procedures- Well-organized, familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)- Experience handling confidential matters with sensitivity and good judgment- Excellent verbal, written and professional interpersonal communication skills- Strong analytical and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail- Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to appropriately handle sensitive documents, privileged and confidential information- Able to meet competing deadlines and maintain the flexibility to shift priorities quicklyPublic Service Loan ForgivenessAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.Residency RequirementNew 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.Additional InformationThe City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.