AGENCY ATTORNEY II

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) is responsible for preventing and investigating employment discrimination and harassment within the Department. OEEO leads major policy and training initiatives, including those related to pregnancy and lactation, beards, religious head coverings, and transgender guidelines, ensuring the Department remains responsive and accommodating to the diverse needs of its members. OEEO works closely with complainants to conduct thorough investigations and address inappropriate behavior, fostering a safe, fair, and respectful workplace. The Reasonable Accommodations Unit manages accommodation requests based on disability or religion for all members of the service. In addition, the OEEO Liaison Network plays a vital role in supporting the implementation of EEO policies and assisting with complaints response and investigative processes. OEEO also oversees the Department's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Disability Services Facilitator (DSF) serves as the primary liaison between the Department and the public, coordinating efforts to meet federal, state, and local accessibility requirements and ensuring that the NYPD maintains full ADA compliance.

The duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Interpreting and applying evolving EEO laws and regulations to agency operations.

- Formulating policy recommendations that balance compliance obligations with operational needs.

- Conducting specialized training sessions for management on emerging EEO legal issues.

- Serving as the principal liaison with external regulatory agencies during compliance reviews.

- Drafting legal memoranda, determinations, and correspondence related to EEO investigations and reasonable accommodation requests.

- Reviewing investigative reports for legal sufficiency and ensuring adherence to EEO procedures and standards.

- Providing legal consultation to supervisors and command leadership on complex EEO matters.

- Assisting in developing or revising agency EEO policies, procedural guidelines, and training materials.

- Monitoring trends in EEO complaints and recommending preventative strategies to reduce agency exposure.

- Preparing documentation and representing the agency during administrative proceedings or compliance inquiries.

- Ensuring timely and accurate handling of all EEO case files in accordance with mandated timelines and recordkeeping requirements.

- Knowledge of employment law and related practices is highly desirable.

WORK LOCATION
375 Pearl St, New York, N.Y. 10038

HOURS/SHIFT
Tours Vary

TO APPLY
Please visit: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #763870 or click the 'Apply' button

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In compliance with Federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity 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.

AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
3. 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.
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.

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.