Closing Date: 29th March, 2024
Description:
The Department of the Government of New York City is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.The Department of the Government of New York City, seeks a full-time Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Attorney in the Office of EEO. Reporting directly to the Assistant Commissioner and Director of EEO, the successful candidate will: Conduct thorough intake interviews. Prepare detailed and timely intake reports. Conduct investigations of complex Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) violations. Conduct interviews of complainants, respondents and witnesses. Gather relevant documents and prepare written summaries of investigations and closing memos to the Assistant Commissioner for EEO, including referrals to appropriate bureaus for action. Research legal issues relating to EEO law. Conduct EEO compliance inspections. Conduct EEO training for FDNY employees, EEO counselors, and FDNY units as needed and assist in the development of EEO statistics and reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
- One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
- Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
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.
