Human Rights Specialist 2

3 weeks ago


Bronx, United States Human Rights, Division of Full time

**Minimum Qualifications**
- This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Promotion: One year of permanent, competitive, service as a Human Rights Specialist 1, or a Human Rights Specialist 1 (Spanish Language).

Non-Competitive: Eight years of experience in any combination of the following areas: field investigation or law enforcement investigation and the preparation of detailed narrative reports; planning, developing, implementing or enforcing a human rights, civil rights or housing and community development program; conducting discrimination or labor relations investigations; or litigation.

Substitution: An associate’s degree in human rights, public administration, public policy, political science, psychology, public justice, criminal justice, pre-law studies or international relations may substitute for two years of the required professional experience; a bachelor’s degree in the same fields may substitute for four years of the required professional experience; a master’s degree in the same fields or a Juris Doctorate may substitute for five years of the required professional experience; and a doctorate in the same fields may substitute for six of the seven years of the required professional experience.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to complete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

**Duties Description**

The Human Rights Specialist 2 manages a team of Human Rights Specialist 1s and administrative staff. Receives cases from the Regional Director and together with the Human Rights Specialist 1, determines strategy, tactics and appropriate case law to be utilized in the investigation of complaint at the time of assignment. Maintains communication with Human Rights Specialist 1 throughout the investigation, keeping abreast of developments and negotiating changes in strategy and technique. Assists staff members through individual and group conferences in analyzing case problems and in improving their investigative and analytical skills. Reviews case files for completeness, accuracy, and probative value. Determines need for additional information. Processes recommended determinations based on the content of the file to the Regional Director. Monitors the Case Management System (CMS) to ensure that investigative standards are being met, and develops corrective action plans for case processing problems that surface.

The Human Rights Specialist 2 will have the opportunity to conduct education and outreach activities.

**Additional Comments**

This position is eligible for $3,400 location pay.

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