Senior EEO Investigator

Senior EEO Investigator

Location : White Plains, US Buffalo, US Marcy, US

The Senior Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Investigator is responsible for overseeing and conducting thorough investigations into complaints of discrimination, harassment, and other EEO-related issues within the organization. The Investigator will also assist in facilitating reasonable accommodations for employees under the authority of the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.

The Investigator conducts annual workplace rights training for all members of the workforce, collects and analyzes trends data and appears on behalf of NYPA in internal and external forums on relevant topics. Through these efforts, the Investigator ensures that NYPA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility continue to drive employee engagement and accountability.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision of leadership, perform the responsibilities listed below :

• Investigate and make recommendations regarding complex complaints of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on protected class status by and against NYPA employees and affiliates
• Draft investigative reports and deliver associated findings regarding investigations to appropriate stakeholders, including EMC per OCRI-PRO-02
• Prepare accommodation determinations for review and issuance by the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA), investigate claims of improper denial
• Ensure that updated policies and procedure are communicated enterprise-wide via various platforms
• Meet regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including senior staff / EMC, Law, ITC, OER, and ODIM regarding relevant issues
• Develop and deliver training content in 1 : 1, small and large group formats, including to civil groups, professional / trade organizations, and other SMEs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time primarily within NY State

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position in White Plains is : $97,000-$120,000 and $84,000-$110,000 in Buffalo and Marcy. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates' relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA / Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race / color, creed / religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender / sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial / marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest / criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law. NYPA / Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances / practices, and / or domestic violence concerns.