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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION (RA) COORDINATOR / DSF

City of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator / DSF

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city. The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment by ensuring that all workplaces in city agencies are free of illegal discrimination and harassment. The mission is to support the principles of Equality and Diversity - Cultivate an environment that promotes an inclusive work environment, values diversity and respects the dignity of all employees - Provide management support and guidance. The Office of EEO & Diversity seeks a dynamic, solutions-oriented professional to directly support the Agency's Reasonable Accommodations Program under the New York City Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (EEOP) and other applicable laws. Job Tasks/Duties: Review and processing of employee (including prospective employees) or other client requests for reasonable accommodations regarding the bases as defined in the EEOP and applicable laws. Engage in the cooperative dialogue process with employees or other clients, relevant supervisory or managerial personnel, and other stakeholders to determine reasonable accommodations while maintaining operational needs. Data entry; ensure proper case documentation and tracking, timely case decisions, and maintaining accurate records using relevant spreadsheets and databases. Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Human Resources, Legal Affairs, and Environmental Health and Safety, as well as bureau management to ensure case decisions align with applicable policy, regulatory, and other legal standards. Assist with workforce training on reasonable accommodation policy and procedural guidance. Perform administrative duties related to reasonable accommodations, such as drafting correspondence, coordinating case related meetings, preparing or generating reports and data dashboards, and records management. Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Legal Affairs, Executive Leadership, and Business Information Technology, as well as external partners, including the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and Department of Citywide Administrative Services to implement DEP's Accessibility Plan. Staff Analyst - 12626 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.