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Vacancy ID: 182366
Duties Description:
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management provides guidance and support to partner agencies on programming related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, leads strategic planning efforts, and coordinates recruitment and outreach efforts for the Department. This position works on one of the teams of diversity and inclusion specialists in Albany, providing technical guidance and support to assigned programs as well as state agencies in furtherance of their diversity and inclusion strategic plans.
This vacancy is for multiple positions within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management.
The duties for the Diversity and Inclusion Specialist 2 include but are not limited to:
• Providing technical assistance to agencies regarding implementation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs and initiatives (including but not limited to reviewing and responding to inquires related to disability and/or religious accommodations and providing appropriate guidance).
• Supervising lower-level staff.
• Conducting research and drafting reports on topics relevant to diversity and inclusion.
• Assisting in the coordination of virtual and in-person events to recognize, promote, and celebrate diversity and inclusion.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion-related training for supervisors, managers, and employees to support a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Organizing and participating in outreach and recruitment activities/events; and developing and maintaining relationships with community groups, businesses, employee organizations, professional organizations, and others to effectively communicate employment opportunities and to promote a diverse candidate pool for the state workforce.
• Performing periodic review of diversity and inclusion programs to ensure agencies are adhering to their commitments, and reporting on agency compliance in accordance with relevant laws and policies.