City of New York
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City of New York . The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and is recognized as the world’s busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department provides fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to protect life and property, and the Department works to educate the public in fire and life safety, disaster preparedness, and public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation, through a daily commitment to the Department’s core values.
Responsibilities
With minimal oversight and significant independent judgment, conduct investigations of complex 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 intake interviews and draft detailed intake reports.
Conduct EEO training for FDNY employees, EEO counselors, and FDNY units as needed; assist in the development of EEO statistics and reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and either: 1) one year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or 2) six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Additional Qualifications To be assigned to Assignment Level 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 areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to Assignment Level 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 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 Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and New York State and City Human Rights Laws.
Excellent writing, analytical, communication, and people skills; ability to complete tasks independently, in an organized and timely manner.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristic, including sex, race or ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Salary:
$89,613.00 – $107,000.00
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Join to apply for the
Agency Attorney Level III
role at
City of New York . The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and is recognized as the world’s busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department provides fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to protect life and property, and the Department works to educate the public in fire and life safety, disaster preparedness, and public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation, through a daily commitment to the Department’s core values.
Responsibilities
With minimal oversight and significant independent judgment, conduct investigations of complex 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 intake interviews and draft detailed intake reports.
Conduct EEO training for FDNY employees, EEO counselors, and FDNY units as needed; assist in the development of EEO statistics and reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Admission to the New York State Bar; and either: 1) one year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or 2) six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.
Additional Qualifications To be assigned to Assignment Level 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 areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to Assignment Level 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 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 Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and New York State and City Human Rights Laws.
Excellent writing, analytical, communication, and people skills; ability to complete tasks independently, in an organized and timely manner.
Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected status or characteristic, including sex, race or ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Salary:
$89,613.00 – $107,000.00
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