The Bronx County District Attorney's Office (BXDA) seeks a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The General Counsel Division is seeking an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Investigator to assist the EEO Officer to administer Equal Employment Opportunity, promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, with a focus on prioritizing employee retention. The EEO Investigator works with the EEO Officer to ensure office-wide compliance with all applicable laws related to equal opportunity in the workplace and requires current working knowledge of relevant statutes and regulations.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the EEO Officer to establish and implement EEO efforts that effectively communicate and support the Office’s mission and strategic vision.

Investigate EEO complaints by conducting interviews and gathering evidence as necessary. Prepare reports with analysis, findings, and recommended disciplinary or corrective action in a timely manner.

Inputs EEO Complaints into City database and maintain current records.

Assists with EEO Reasonable Accommodations requests and necessary record keeping.

Ensure BXDA's compliance with state and federal legal requirements in areas such as: EEO, Reasonable Accommodations, ADA, Title VII, and Title IX.

Ensure BXDA's compliance with The Equal Employment Practices Commission and Chapters 35 and 36 of the NYC Charter in a timely manner.

Assist in audits of BXDA's by city, state and federal regulatory agencies.

Assist in monitoring EEO City Mandated Trainings for staff in EEO, Sexual Harassment Prevention, and LGTBQ+.

Maintain an in-depth understanding of organizational policy manuals and workplace best practices.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.

Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws and regulations.

Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of information.

Strong ability to multi-task and handle concurrent assignments.

Exceptional organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, confidential environment.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to organize information expeditiously and concisely.

Ability to identify fundamental problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, deal with sensitive information, and comply with HIPAA.

Must be proficient with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Experience in creating legally compliant programs, processes and procedures preferred.

EEO, HR and/or career counseling certifications preferred.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

The 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.