CONTRACT & PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR

PROCUREMENT ANALYST

***OPEN TO CURRENT PERMANENT PROCUREMENT ANALYSTS, THOSE WHO ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST, EXAM # 0196, AND OTHER PERMANENT COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLES SUCH AS  PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE III, AND ASSOCIATE CONTRACT SPECIALIST***   Job Description:    The Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is seeking to fill its Contract and Procurement Manager position who will be responsible for providing fiscal and operational support to the office of Budget and Procurement.      About The Agency:   The Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) is the agency charged with enforcing the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) â one of the most expansive civil rights laws in the nation.  Through its Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB), the Commission accepts claims filed by the public, and has the power to initiate its own investigations to affirmatively root out discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other violations of the NYCHRL.  The Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau (CRB) is empowered to take action against prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and bias-related violence or harassment through education, trainings, outreach efforts, and other mechanisms aimed at creating partnerships and relationships with stakeholders in the community.     Specific Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Finance and Chief Contracting Diversity Officer, the Procurement and Contract Coordinator will be responsible for the following:  â¢	Perform sourcing, liaising, and negotiating with new and existing vendors to improve and streamline office functionality.  Manage all aspects of the PASSPort contracting process from inception to registration with the Comptrollerâs Office.  Ensure the timely processing and registration of contract awards. â¢	Track, compile and reconcile performance data on PASSPort purchasing and payments and ensuring supporting documentation is submitted, and funding is available and encumbered. Confer with and advise management of critical issues in a timely manner and provide suggested solutions related to procurement and contract management. â¢	Manage the unit email inbox to ensure invoices are received, distributed, and processed.  Maintain internal files (both hardcopy and digital) related to vendors, contracts and procurements. â¢	Create, maintain, and update templates, training materials, tracking systems or other documents to be used as a resource for internal and external stakeholders. â¢	Facilitate procurement presentations and trainings on programs, policies and compliance internally and for vendors.   â¢	Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to improve unit workflow.  Facilitate agency audits and Year End Compliance reporting.  â¢	 Perform technical budget activities including budget modifications, journal entries, monthly variance reports, quarterly spending plans and other technical budget functions in FMS. â¢	Assist in the creation and processing of purchase orders, encumbrances, invoice payments and credit card review to ensure contract obligations coincide with funding allocations and budget structures.  â¢	Utilize the necessary systems to facilitate job responsibilities including but not limited to FMS (Financial Management System), PASSPort, DMSS, and the Commissionâs internal systems, etc.  â¢	Perform all other projects as instructed by the Executive Director of Finance and Chief Contracting Diversity Officer or leadership.

Competitive-1

12158

TIMEKEEPING & ABSENCE CONTROL ASSOCIATE

PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC

***ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE OF PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. ***     THE AGENCY    The Commission works every day to implement the cityâs Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach. The Commission seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities to cultivate a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination.     Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation The Commissions also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination.    THE DIVISION  The Human Resources (âHRâ) department acts as a strategic partner and is responsible for promoting professional development and providing exceptional administrative customer service to CCHR employees. The unit handles various day to day human resources operations including payroll, timekeeping, benefits, recruiting and onboarding. Due to the size of the Commission, our team members are exposed to all aspects of the Human Resources function for an NYC agency.    THE ROLE:   The Human Resources Unit is seeking an experienced Timekeeping and Absence Control Coordinator. Under direction of the Executive Director of Human Resources, the selected candidate will serve as the primary  administrator responsible for CityTime processing, including enrollment of new employees and maintaining approval trees, Manual Leave Adjustment (MLA), separations, and advanced leave requests. The selected candidate will facilitate presentations to new hires, provide guidance to employees with regards to all matters related to time management. Tasks include, but are not limited to:    Processing timesheets and exception events, time keeping transactions, other adjustments in CityTime; ensuring that employee timesheets are submitted and approved in a timely manner, and failures are corrected to allow for proper payment.    Assist in the onboarding of new employees, create and maintain schedules, and process and maintain the approval tree in CityTime.   Performing CityTime entries including approver and schedule changes, OT approvals, and manual entries.   Researching, resolving, and responding to employee time and leave questions.   Processing and assist in implementing the agencyâs Absence Control and Stepping process.    Ensuring time and leave transactions in Citytime are cascaded properly into the payroll; confirming that all new employees interfaced into the Payroll Management System (PMS) properly to guarantee the accuracy of their first paycheck.    Assisting in the monitoring of the overtime cap for employees covered by the Citywide Agreement.   Reviewing and processing ingoing and outgoing DP2001âs for interagency transfers.    Processing documented sick leave, blood donations, jury duty actions,  FMLA and Child Care Leave for employees.   Routing City Time issues to OPA via remedy tickets, and attending the CityTime Forum.    Assisting in training new employees and supervisors in CityTime applications.     Collaborating with the payroll coordinator to ensure anticipatory week is process accurately.   Processing manual leave adjustments for separated employees and 0150s/0180s to ensure timely payment.   Performing other duties and projects as assigned.   NOTE: The hour and shift for this position are Monday through Friday, 9:00A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

10124

ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER-INVESTIGATIONS & OPERATIONS

EXECUTIVE AGENCY COUNSEL

The Commission works every day to implement the cityâs Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach. The Commission seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities to cultivate a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination.  Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation. The Commissions also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination.  The Commission is seeking a dedicated and experienced Associate Commissioner of Investigations and Operations to lead and oversee our investigative operations within LEB. The Associate Commissioner will help manage the process by which the LEB enforces the New York City Human Rights Law, through the investigation and prosecution of complaints of violations filed by members of the public and through Commission-initiated investigations. This senior position involves supervising a team, shaping investigative strategies, and ensuring thorough, fair, and timely investigations of complaints alleging violations of the Human Rights Law. Additionally, this position will help oversee the work of the Assistant Commissioner, Supervising Attorneys, Staff Attorneys, and other staff investigating public complaints, and representing the Commission in settlements and litigation of cases at the Office of Administrative Trial and Hearings (OATH). The Associate Commissioner will work with the Deputy Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner for Law Enforcement on ensuring timely completion of investigations of public and Commission-initiated investigations, develop affirmative litigation and Commission-initiated investigations, and generally assist in overseeing day to day operations of the Bureau.  Responsibilities include:  Â· Assisting the Deputy Commissioner in overseeing and managing the daily operations of all aspects of the LEB.  Â· Providing strategic leadership and guidance to the Bureau team, fostering a collaborative and high performing environment.  Â· Supervising LEB Supervising Attorneys and other staff in investigations of complaints filed with the Commissioner.  Â· Assisting and directing Supervising Attorneys manage their teams, ensuring timely completion of investigations of violations of the NYCHRL and the post-resolution processes, as well as with overall documentation and file maintenance.  Â· Guiding and supervision of LEB attorney teams by assisting Supervising Attorneys with direct and indirect supervision of investigations which are publicly filed and identifying pattern and practice violations.  Â· Reviewing and developing processes associated with agency-initiated complaints and proposing improvements of such processes.  Â· Overseeing case assignments, monitoring progress, and ensuring the timely resolution of matters in accordance with legal standards and organizational goals.  Â· Working with Supervising Attorneys, and staff attorneys to ensure that information provided in the public complaint process is used to inform efforts to identify systemic discrimination and repeat violations that may warrant Commission-initiated investigations.  Â· Assisting the Deputy Commissioner on statistics and reports related to the agencyâs compliance with reporting as well as to ensuring data informs efforts to foster compliance with the NYCHRL.  Â· Collaborating with the Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau, sibling agencies and external partners to facilitate trainings and targeted community outreach programs and to engage in coordinated approaches to rooting out systemic discrimination.  Â· Representing the Commission at community events, speaking engagements, and other events as necessary.  Â· Supporting the overall vision, values and mission of the Commission and providing leadership support for the Commissionâs key strategic areas.  Â· Advising the Deputy Commissioner on proposed legislation and other policy matters.  Â· Other responsibilities assigned by the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner to help effectively and efficiently run LEB.

Non-Competitive-5

95005

JEWISH COMMUNITIES LIAISON

HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIALIST (COMM

The Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) is the agency charged with enforcing the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) â one of the most expansive civil rights laws in the nation. Through its Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB), the Commission accepts claims filed by the public, and has the power to initiate its own investigations to affirmatively root out discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other violations of the NYCHRL.   The Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau (CRB) is empowered to take action against prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and bias-related violence or harassment through education, trainings, outreach efforts, and other mechanisms aimed at creating partnerships and relationships with stakeholders in the community. Both bureaus collaborate closely to work towards the shared goal of fostering mutual understanding and respect among all New Yorkers and encouraging equality of treatment throughout the City.   Job Description:  â¢ Assist with community-based outreach about the NYCHRL and issues related to the law to community groups, tenant groups, grass-roots organizations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, private entities, faith-based institutions and governmental agencies. Especially, identify underserved populations and engage in developing creative and effective outreach strategies. As well as extensive outreach to New Yorkers. As well as building relationships and conducting extensive outreach to NYCâs diverse Jewish communities.  â¢ Provide community and culturally appropriate response to bias incidents.  â¢ Explore restorative responses to bias incidents in partnership with impacted communities.  â¢ Conduct competency trainings and workshops.  â¢ Provide technical assistance and trainings for community groups and community-based organizations to further the Commissionâs work.  â¢ Represent the Commission at public meetings, local neighborhood community projects, celebrations, and community events.  â¢ Prepares reports, conducts analyses, and creates strategic outreach plans. Given the specific focus on a community, it is required to have analytical and strategic planning skills to conduct both research and outreach.  â¢ Enter, update, and retrieve information on an electronic information storage system to facilitate agency operations.  â¢ Work requires traveling to all five Boroughs to conduct outreach.  â¢ Performs all other duties as needed within the civil service title to advance the work of the CRB and engage in intra-agency collaboration.

55018

BRONX COMMUNITY  SERVICE CENTER DIRECTOR

PRINICIPAL HUMAN RIGHTS SPECIA

The Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) is the agency charged with enforcing the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) â one of the most expansive civil rights laws in the nation.   Through its Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB), the Commission accepts claims filed by the public, and has the power to initiate its own investigations to affirmatively root out discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other violations of the NYCHRL.   The Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau (CRB) is empowered to take action against prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and bias-related violence or harassment through education, trainings, outreach efforts, and other mechanisms aimed at creating partnerships and relationships with stakeholders in the community. Both bureaus collaborate closely to work towards the shared goal of fostering mutual understanding and respect among all New Yorkers and encouraging equality of treatment throughout the City. T  he Commission is seeking to hire a qualified Principal Human Rights Specialist, with particular expertise and knowledge about the Bronx and the diverse communities within the borough, to serve in the CRB.  Job Description:  Â· Oversee the Bronx Community Service Center staff and managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders within the borough.  Â· Assist with community-based outreach about the NYCHRL and issues related to the law to community groups, tenant groups, grass-roots organizations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, private entities, faith based institutions and governmental agencies. Especially, identify underserved populations and engage in developing creative and effective outreach strategies. Â· Provide assistance and trainings for community groups and community-based organizations to further the Commissionâs work.  Â· Supervise the Bronx CSC team. Mentor and develop the team.  Â· Represent the Commission at public meetings, local neighborhood community projects, celebrations, and community events.  Â· Prepare and submit reports and forms in accordance with agency reporting requirements.  Â· Enter, update, and retrieve information on an electronic information storage system to facilitate agency operations.  Â· Manage the operational functions of the Bronx Community Service Center.  Â· Performs all duties as needed to advance the work of the CRB and engage in intra-agency collaboration.

55077

AGENCY ATTORNEY INTERNE

The Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) is the agency charged with enforcing the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) â one of the most expansive civil rights laws in the nation. Through its Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB), the Commission accepts claims filed by the public, and has the power to initiate its own investigations to affirmatively root out discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other violations of the NYCHRL.   The Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau (CRB) is empowered to take action against prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and bias-related violence or harassment through education, trainings, outreach efforts, and other mechanisms aimed at creating partnerships and relationships with stakeholders in the community. Both bureaus collaborate closely to work towards the shared goal of fostering mutual understanding and respect among all New Yorkers and encouraging equality of treatment throughout the City.   Agency Attorney Internes work within the Law Enforcement Bureau to enforce the New York City Human Rights Law through pre-complaint interventions, investigations, mediations, settlements, and litigation.   Job Description: Â· Interviews members of the public alleging claims of discrimination; engaging in pre-complaint interventions, investigations, and files complaints where appropriate.  Â· Investigates claims of discrimination made by members of the public and pattern or practice violations for potential Commission-initiated action.  Â· Negotiates resolutions of claims and drafts settlement agreements. Monitors compliance with settlement agreements.  Â· Litigate cases from a threshold of determination of probable cause through and including referral to the hearings division. Â·May represent the Commission before an Administrative Law Judge at conferences, and engages in discovery, including taking and defending depositions.  Â· May litigate cases at trial through and including issuance of an Administrative Law Judge recommendation and issuance of Commission order.  Â· Collaborates with the Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau to provide trainings and to engage in coordinated approaches to rooting out systemic discrimination.  Â· Represents the Commission at community events, speaking engagements, and at bar associations.  Â· Performs all duties as needed to advance the work of Law Enforcement Bureau. Â· May represent the Commission before an Administrative Law Judge at conferences, and engages in discovery, including taking and defending depositions. Â· May litigate cases at trial through and including issuance of an Administrative Law Judge recommendation and issuance of Commission order. Â· Collaborates with the Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau to provide trainings and to engage in coordinated approaches to rooting out systemic discrimination. Â· Represents the Commission at community events, speaking engagements, and at bar associations. Â· Performs all duties as needed to advance the work of Law Enforcement Bureau.  NOTE:  Â· The shift is Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00P.M. On Occasion, candidates may be required to work evening to support the duties of the position.  Â· Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

30086

Human Rights Specialist (Infoline)

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) works every day to implement the cityâs Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach. The Commission seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities to cultivate a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination.  Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation. The Commission also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination.  The Commission is seeking to hire qualified Human Rights Specialists (Infoline) to serve in the Law Enforcement Bureau. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for the public, providing exceptional service and support through phone interactions and in person screening interviews.  Responsibilities include: â¢	Respond to members of the general public in a professional and friendly demeanor who are calling CCHRâs live call center  by: screening calls and performing a preliminary assessment to determine whether a caller should be scheduled for an intake appointment at LEB; providing information including but not limited to site locations, phone numbers, and functions of the agency; and referring callers to appropriate additional services. â¢	Assist with community-based outreach about the NYCHRL and related issues to community groups, tenant groups, grass-root organizations, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, private entities, and governmental agencies.  Meet with members of the public to perform a preliminary assessment of the individualâs needs and/or claims of discrimination. â¢	Perform data entry, generate letters, and otherwise facilitate communication with members of the public making inquiries at CCHR. â¢	Enter/update/retrieve information on an electronic information storage system in order to facilitate agency operations. â¢	Maintain an organized, retrievable filing system. â¢	Provide day-to-day administrative support to the LEB, including reception duties, mail and correspondence, and docketing and service of complaints. â¢	Prepare and submit reports and forms in accordance with agency reporting requirements. â¢	Participate in training sessions to stay updated with the NYCHRL. â¢	Performs all duties as needed to advance the work of the LEB.

AGENCY ATTORNEY II

AGENCY ATTORNEY

The Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) is the agency charged with enforcing the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) â one of the most expansive civil rights laws in the nation.  Through its Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB), the Commission accepts claims filed by the public, and has the power to initiate its own investigations to affirmatively root out discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other violations of the NYCHRL.  The Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau (CRB) is empowered to take action against prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and bias-related violence or harassment through education, trainings, outreach efforts, and other mechanisms aimed at creating partnerships and relationships with stakeholders in the community.  Both bureaus collaborate closely to work towards the shared goal of fostering mutual understanding and respect among all New Yorkers and encouraging equality of treatment throughout the City.    Agency Attorneys, Level Two, work within the Law Enforcement Bureau to enforce the New York City Human Rights Law through pre-complaint interventions, investigations, mediations, settlements, and litigation.    Job Description:  â¢	This position will be within the Law Enforcement Bureau and the case docket will consist of cases in housing, employment, healthcare and public accommodations.  â¢	Interview members of the public alleging claims of discrimination; engaging in pre-complaint interventions, investigations, and file complaints where appropriate. â¢	Investigate claims of discrimination made by members of the public and pattern or practice violations for potential Commission-initiated actions. â¢	Negotiate resolutions of claims and drafts settlement agreements.  Monitor compliance with settlement agreements.  â¢	Litigate cases from a threshold of determination of probable cause through and including referral to the hearings division. â¢	Represent the Commission before an Administrative Law Judge at conferences, and engage in discovery, including taking and defending depositions. â¢	Litigate cases at trial through and including issuance of an Administrative Law Judgeâs recommendation and the issuance of a Commission decision and order. â¢	Provide training and collaborate with the Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau to engage in coordinated approaches to rooting out systemic discrimination. â¢	Represent the Commission at community events, speaking engagements, and at bar associations. â¢	Perform all duties as needed to advance the work of the Law Enforcement Bureau.

30087

AGENCY ATTORNEY I

The Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) is the agency charged with enforcing the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) â one of the most expansive civil rights laws in the nation.  Through its Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB), the Commission accepts claims filed by the public, and has the power to initiate its own investigations to affirmatively root out discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other violations of the NYCHRL.    The Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau (CRB) is empowered to take action against prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, discrimination and bias-related violence or harassment through education, trainings, outreach efforts, and other mechanisms aimed at creating partnerships and relationships with stakeholders in the community.  Both bureaus collaborate closely to work towards the shared goal of fostering mutual understanding and respect among all New Yorkers and encouraging equality of treatment throughout the City.    Agency Attorneys, Level One, work within the Law Enforcement Bureau to enforce the New York City Human Rights Law through pre-complaint interventions, investigations, mediations, settlements, and litigation.    Job Description:  â¢	This position will be within the Law Enforcement Bureau the case docket will consist of cases in housing, employment, healthcare, and public accommodations in certain zip codes in New York City.  â¢	Interview members of the public alleging claims of discrimination; engaging in pre-complaint interventions, investigations, and files complaints where appropriate. â¢	Investigates claims of discrimination made by members of the public and pattern or practice violations for potential Commission-initiated action. â¢	Negotiate resolutions of claims and drafts settlement agreements.  Monitor compliance with settlement agreements. â¢	Litigate cases from a threshold of determination of probable cause through and including referral to the hearings division. â¢	Represent the Commission before an Administrative Law Judge at conferences, and engages in discovery, including taking and defending depositions. â¢	Litigate cases at trial through and including issuance of an Administrative Law Judge recommendation and issuance of Commission order. â¢	Collaborate with the Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau to provide trainings and to engage in coordinated approaches to rooting out systemic discrimination. â¢	Represent the Commission at community events, speaking engagements, and at bar associations. â¢	Perform all duties as needed to advance the work of Law Enforcement Bureau.  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. The shift and hours for this position are from Monday To Friday; 9:00AM to 5:00pm 2. Candidates may be required to work evenings and/or weekends to support the duties of the position.

PRESS SECRETARY

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) works every day to implement the cityâs Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach. The Commission seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities to cultivate a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination.  Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation. The Commission also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination.  The Commission is seeking a Press Secretary to help execute the agencyâs day-to-day and long-term media and public relations strategy. The Press Secretary will manage CCHRâs day-to-day press operations, high profile events, and project manage key initiatives.   This role is a part of the communications and marketing team, reporting directly to the agencyâs Chief of Staff. This role will collaborate closely with all units in the agency, the CCHR Chair/Commissioner, and Senior Leadership Team on message coordination and other communications initiatives. The role also serves as the liaison to City Hallâs press and communications offices and ensures that City Hall is up to date on all CCHR press and communications matters.   Job Duties   â¢	Develop press pitches, op-eds, letters to the editor, speeches, talking points, events, and other creative strategies for media exposure. â¢	Independently draft, edit, and ensure approval of accurate, timely, and compelling press materials that enhance public awareness of the Commission, the NYC Human Rights Law, and Commission priorities and programs.  â¢	Manage media inquiries, disseminate press releases, follow up on pitches, ensure accuracy in reporting and work with the Commissionâs senior staff to formulate statements ensuring approval from agency representatives and coordination with City Hallâs, when necessary. â¢	Train and prepare spokespeople and independently oversee interviews with local, regional, and major national media outlets to ensure accuracy of information and delivery of key messages as well as appropriate agency tone. â¢	Coordinate press/public events which may include coaching speakers and arranging logistics. â¢	Develop and execute creative strategies to cultivate relationships with reporters with particular emphasis on community and ethnic media. â¢	Track press coverage and create news roundup of media mentions and relevant news. â¢	Ensure City Hall Press and Communications has awareness of Commissionâs priorities. â¢	Secure media partnerships and press opportunities for special events and campaigns. â¢	Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring that projects are delivered on-time and within scope. â¢	Serve as agencyâs copywriter producing engaging, clear content for different channels such as websites, emails, reports, one pagers, and more. â¢	Coordinating with cross-discipline team members to ensure projects are on track to meet objectives and deadlines. â¢	Monitor and track project progress, while measuring performance to escalate issues and risks. â¢	Other duties as assigned

56058

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER-LITIGATION & PRE-COMPLAINT OPERATIONS

The Commission works every day to implement the cityâs Human Rights Law through enforcement, education, and outreach. The Commission seeks to address historic and contemporary inequities to cultivate a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination.  Through training, education, and policy initiatives, the Commission aims to root out discrimination. The Commission proactively identifies patterns of discrimination through testing employers, housing providers, and providers of public accommodation The Commissions also uses investigations, litigation, and other enforcement tools to address allegations of discrimination.  The Commission is seeking an Assistant Commissioner of Litigation and Pre-Complaint Operations to help manage the process by which the LEB enforces the New York City Human Rights Law, through the investigation and prosecution of complaints of violations filed by members of the public and through Commission-initiated investigations. The Assistant Commissioner will oversee the work of the Supervising Attorneys, Staff Attorneys and other staff, investigating public complaints and representing the Commission in settlements and litigation of cases at the Office of Administrative Trial and Hearings (OATH). The Assistant Commissioner will work with the Deputy Commissioner and the Associate Commissioner for Law Enforcement on ensuring timely completion of investigations of public and Commission-initiated investigations, conciliation agreements, cases at OATH and to identify and develop affirmative litigation and Commission-initiated investigations.  Responsibilities include:  Â· Assisting the Deputy Commissioner and Associate Commissioner in overseeing and managing the daily operations of all aspects of the LEB with a specific focus on supporting pre-complaint intervention work and litigation.  Â· Supervising LEB Supervising Attorneys and other staff managing discrimination cases at the pre-complaint stage and in the litigation stage.  Â· Providing strategic leadership and guidance to the Bureau team, fostering a collaborative and high performing environment.  Â· Guiding the supervision of LEB attorney teams and assisting Supervising Attorneys with decision-making and supervision of matters which are publicly filed; identifying pattern and practice violations in preparation for and through litigation, and ensure timely referral of matters to OATH and litigation of those matters;  Â· Supervising LEB Supervising and staff attorneys in the litigation of discrimination cases before the OATH from discovery and trial through and including issuance of an Administrative Law Judgeâs recommendation and the issuance of a Commission decision and order.  Â· Maintaining a personal caseload of cases under investigation and prosecution.  Â· Monitoring and analyzing trends in discrimination complaints to identify systemic issues and recommend policy changes.  Â· Working with Supervising Attorneys, and staff attorneys to ensure that information provided in the public complaint process informs efforts to identify systemic discrimination and repeat violations that may warrant Commission-initiated investigations.  Â· Working with the Deputy Commissioner and Associate Commissioner to ensure accurate statistics and reporting related to the agencyâs compliance reporting, as well as to ensure data informs efforts to ensure compliance with the NYCHRL.  Â· Collaborating with the Commissionâs Community Relations Bureau to provide trainings and targeted community outreach programs and to engage in coordinated approaches to rooting out systemic discrimination.  Â· Representing the Commission in high profile and complex litigation and hearings as well as at community events, speaking engagements, and other events as necessary.  Â· Supporting the overall vision, values and mission of the Commission and providing leadership support for the Commissionâs key strategic areas.  Â· Assisting in the development and implementation of strategic enforcement initiatives and investigative procedures.  Â· Other responsibilities assigned by the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner to help effectively and efficiently run LEB.

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