City of New York · 8 hours ago
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
The City of New York is seeking a Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Fire Department, which is the largest fire department in the United States. The CDIO will develop and implement strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace culture and will work collaboratively across the agency to monitor and implement diversity initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Developing and implementing strategies around fostering an inclusive workplace culture
Designing diversity and inclusion efforts agency-wide, with particular focus on the uniformed staff
Serving as a liaison to employee affinity organizations at the FDNY
Working extensively with the Department for Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the Law Department to comply with City requirements specific to diversity
Serving as a member of FDNY's leadership team
Working collaboratively across the agency as well as with city-wide diversity best practice groups to monitor and implement diversity initiatives
Qualification
Required
Proven record of success in diversity and inclusion efforts
Ability to establish, execute, and measure successful diversity and inclusion efforts
Experience serving as a change agent by mobilizing, influencing, and building consensus among key stakeholders
Very strong leadership skills to effectuate agency-wide policies and procedures and implement change
Exceptional analytical skills
Exceptional communication skills
Familiarity with laws and regulations related to EEO
Knowledge of investigatory practices
Working knowledge of mediation and alternate dispute practices
Preferred
Certifications as a diversity and inclusion, or labor relations or human resources professional
Existing memberships in best practices organizations
Professional experience in the military or with a uniformed force
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
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