What are the responsibilities and job description for the EEO Attorney position at New York City Fire Department?
Job Description
The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) seeks a full-time Agency Attorney Level III in the Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Office. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner of EEO and the Director, the successful candidate will: With minimal oversight and exercising significant independent judgment, conduct investigations of complex EEO violations; conduct interviews of complainants, respondents, and witnesses.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:
To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Prior investigative and/or litigation experience is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of Title VII of the Civil Rights Law of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and New York State and City Human Rights Laws. Excellent writing, analytical, communications, and people skills. Ability to complete assigned tasks in an independent, organized, and timely manner.
Salary : $92,525 - $110,478