JOB DESCRIPTION:

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York Bureau City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the
problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Equity and Inclusion is responsible for overall organizational development and implementation of the New York City Police Department's Equity and Inclusion programs and strategic framework. The goal of the Office of Equity and Inclusion (0E1) is to foster equity through policy and regulation, both in and out of the workplace, and to increase supplier diversity for the New York City Police Department (NYPD). This is accomplished through transparency and accountability by applying nationwide best practices with our internal and external stakeholders.

Reasonable Accommodation Specialists play a vital role in ensuring that the City of New York provides equal opportunities and accessibility for all members of service. As a Reasonable Accommodation Specialist your tasks will include, but are not limited to: Investigating requests for reasonable accommodations and providing necessary accommodations as outlined by the compliance and standards laws set forth by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS); Gather, analyze, and interpret data related to reasonable accommodations. Use data to identify trends, track progress, and inform decision-making. Articulate and disseminate decisions made by the office (RAU) in a clear and concise matter. Conduct regular offsite visits and audits to assess and identify areas for improvement. Record and maintain relative and sensitive documentation; including dispositions, conferrals, scanned supporting documents.


WORK LOCATION:
375 Pearl Street, 15th Floor/Suite 4 - New York, NY 10038

HOURS/ SHIFT:
9 AM x 5 PM, Monday-Friday

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Candidates with diverse experiences and who have knowledge of multiple languages are encouraged to apply.
Your work will directly impact the lives of all members of service, ensuring that they receive the support and accommodations they need to succeed. If you are passionate about advocating for equality and accessibility, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference.

Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the civil service list are eligible to apply.
PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU ARE PERMANENT OR INCLUDE YOUR CIVIL SERVICE LIST # IN YOUR COVER LETTER.

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your cover letter
that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a program.

In compliance with Federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and
unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loan after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full time for a qualifying employer, such as a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. You may be able to consolidate a Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) and Federal Perkins Loan into a Direct Loan to qualify for PSLF.

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee
benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in “1" above.

Strong decision making and the ability to think critically and adjust to changing circumstances are essential. Strong writing and research skills and demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate complex policy matters to various audiences. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint specifically).

New 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.

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.