What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equal Opportunity Specialist 4, M-2 position at State of New York - Financial Services, Department...?
that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational
excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial
harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation;
and preserving the stability of the global financial system.
The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Equal Opportunity Specialist 4 in the
Workforce Development Unit. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advises agency management on diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity matters at DFS;
- Works in coordination with Training Unit to develop and deliver DEI programming to DFS employees
- Reviews personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, and termination to ensure fairness and equity;
- Participates in examination planning and candidate sourcing meetings to make sure that equal opportunity is
- Makes determinations on requests from clients and employees for reasonable and religious accommodations
- Represents the agency at events on diversity and inclusion, and equal opportunity;
- Interprets laws, rules, regulations, and policies for staff and ensures that staff complies with them;
- Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive diversity-related messages throughout the
- Establishes and maintains internal reports to allow for effective measure of DFS diversity goals;
- Maintains a deep understanding of laws, regulations, and trends influencing DEI programs;
- Supervises and trains staff; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Appointment Method:
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.
Non-Competitive: nine years of qualifying experience which 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. At least two years of the experience must
have been at a supervisory level; OR one year of State service in an equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, minority
business, employee compliance, human resources, or training position allocated at or above SG-23.
Substitutions: associate’s degree may substitute for two years of the non-supervisory experience; bachelor’s degree for four
years; and J.D. or master’s degree for five years.
Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.
Salary: $103,870-$131,298
Appointment Status: Permanent
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Salary : $103,870 - $131,298