The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 9,000 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.
The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is integral to the Department of Correction’s efforts to ensure the integrity, professionalism, and accountability of its staff. The EEO Unit is responsible for conducting highly sensitive and confidential investigations into departmental employee discrimination and/or harassment complaints. Additionally, the EEO unit is responsible for responding to all requests for reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation requests are made in connection with disabilities; pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions; religious beliefs, observances, and practices; or for victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking.
The Reasonable Accommodation Legal Coordinator will work with the Disability Rights Coordinator (DRC) to determine eligibility and effective accommodations for individuals with disabilities under the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADAAA, Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act, and other applicable city, state and federal civil rights legislation; engage in and thoroughly document cooperative dialogue with reasonable accommodation applicants, conduct legal research in preparation of determinations; verify disability documentation provided by physicians or other appropriate professionals to determine eligibility and functional limitations requiring accommodations; thoroughly document basis for determination of eligibility for disability accommodations and services; ensure timely review of applications, eligibility, determination, and notification of accommodations; draft letters memorializing cooperative dialogue and determination of requests; maintain files in a highly confidential manner; and compile and analyze data to prepare reports and other outputs. The RA Attorney will also conduct regular and comprehensive assessments of the effectiveness of support resources by collecting and analyzing data; work collaboratively to assist with other department assessment activities; participate in the development of a tracking initiative; provide input on policy and program development for the office; and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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.
Preferred Skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Strong analytical and writing skills
• The ability to be objective and thorough in conducting investigations,
• Knowledge of the legal framework and procedures involving accommodations
for individuals with disabilities through city, state and federal laws and regulations.
Additional Information
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/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.
To Apply
For City employees: Go to Employee Self-Service (ESS) – www.nyc.gov/ess and
search for Job ID# 598575 For all other applicants: Go to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov
and search for Job ID# 598575 Submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you
will receive an interview. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
POSTING DATE
08/14/2023
POST UNTIL
09/13/2023
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.