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County of Rockland · 17 hours ago

Commissioner of Human Rights

Rockland County, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

The County of Rockland is seeking a candidate to serve as Commissioner of Human Rights. This leadership role involves administrative and professional responsibilities for developing policies that promote equity and equal opportunity within the County.

GovernmentOffice Administration

Hiring Manager

Lenia Abraham-Chapklin, MBA, Healthcare admin

Responsibilities

Developing, coordinating, and implementing policies and initiatives that advance civil and human rights and promote equity and equal opportunity within the County

Advising County leadership on matters related to human rights, equity, and inclusion

Collaborating effectively with community organizations, governmental agencies and other stakeholders

Exercising supervision over professional and technical staff

Qualification

Human Rights AdvocacyCivil Rights InvestigationAdministrative LeadershipJuris DoctoratePublic SpeakingCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of full-time paid work experience investigating and reporting human rights or civil rights issues or complaints, at least three (3) years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity

OR Juris Doctorate (JD) and four (4) years of full-time paid experience in civil rights, discrimination, labor, or employment law, which must have included conducting investigations and/or litigation of such matters, at least three (3) years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity

Residency in Rockland County is required for this position

Possession of a valid driver's license