DCAS’s mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies – what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.
Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
• Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
• Managing 55 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the City’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
When you work at DCAS, you’re not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It’s an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.
Citywide Equity and Inclusion (CEI) plays a vital role in ensuring an equitable work environment for all City employees by fostering the City of New York’s global leadership in equitable, diverse and inclusive employment practices. CEI provides best practice guidance to over 80 city government agencies (mayoral and non-mayoral) on the proper and consistent implementation of the City’s EEO Policy and other related non-discriminatory policies and procedures. CEI also designs and implements citywide diversity and inclusion programs, initiatives and trainings that align with and operationalize legal mandates, such as the annual citywide sexual harassment training. CEI develops and collaborates on strategies that fulfill the City’s EEO reporting mandates as well as equity and inclusion initiatives that drive the development, engagement, retention, and advancement of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
CEI’s Office of Citywide Recruitment conducts extensive outreach to educate the public and current city employees on Civil Service career opportunities, advises agencies on large scale recruitment strategies, and manages the New York State 55-a Program, a diversity and inclusion program that allows qualified individuals with disabilities to be hired into competitive class positions without the need to take and pass a civil service exam. CEI aims to increase the number of persons with disabilities employed throughout City government; increase agencies’ awareness and use of the 55-a Program and educate job seekers about the program.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, Citywide Equity and Inclusion, the Inclusive Recruitment Specialist will:
• Attend recruitment events such as career and resources fair, networking events, conferences, and conduct presentations virtually and across the five boroughs of New York
• Research, develop, manage, and evaluate strategic outreach programs and initiatives targeting groups that are underrepresented and underutilized in City government
• Partner with external agencies to strengthen their strategic recruitment efforts through the development of agency specific diversity recruitment initiatives
• Train and advise City agencies on diverse and inclusive recruitment best practices
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with City agency partners and career services personnel at educational institutions, community-based organizations, and faith- based institutions
• Manage the Office’s Volunteer and Train-the-Trainer Program
• Assist the Office with statistical research and reporting functions by collecting and maintaining accurate data used for defining key metrics and preparing high-level reports
• Create and maintain multiple databases that capture the Office’s recruitment activities, community outreach and developed partnerships
• Review and respond to customer service inquires
• Supervise college aides, AmeriCorps members, and interns on an as needed basis
• Perform additional duties as required
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
• Demonstrated background in project management, community outreach, recruitment, and the ability to drive programs that support the City’s workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Strong public-speaking skills – candidate should be comfortable delivering presentations to different size groups in various capacities
• Experience working collaboratively in small teams and ability to work in a fast-paced environment and simultaneously handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Excellent statistical and quantitative analysis skills
• Experience developing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
• High level of initiative and motivation with the ability to effectively present and communicate goals and vision, through written as well as verbal communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Valid NY State driver’s license
• Strong attention to details
• Strong desire to work with diverse groups of people
Additional Information
This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.
To Apply
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #. 586029
For current City employees please go to www.nyc.gov/ess and log into Employee Self Service.
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED. NOTE: 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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
POSTING DATE
07/11/2023
POST UNTIL
07/31/2023
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.