Policy And Program Implementation Coordinator

Policy And Program Implementation Coordinator

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is seeking to hire a Policy and Program Implementation Coordinator within the Citywide Equity and Inclusion (CEI) Line of Service. 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.

The Policy and Program Implementation Coordinator will assist with data collection and reporting on initiatives for the office. Under the direction of the Director of Policy and Program Development, Citywide Equity and Inclusion, the Policy and Program Implementation Coordinator will:

• Conduct research, planning, development, management, and evaluation of strategic initiatives aimed at improving workforce representation and access to public sector employment across City government.
• Support the Office in designing and refining baseline and benchmark metrics to enhance the tracking, monitoring, and reporting of initiatives that promote fair employment standards and broaden participation.
• Review and analyze quarterly and annual Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) plans submitted by City agencies to assess effectiveness, identify workforce trends, and inform strategic recommendations for improving representation and opportunity.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Citywide strategies by analyzing workforce demographic data, civil service exam schedules, and internal performance indicators.
• Collaborate with external governmental and institutional partners to align policy objectives and support the integration of inclusive workforce development practices across agencies.
• Work jointly with DCAS Human Capital to evaluate and enhance policy frameworks using demographic analytics, operational data, and institutional benchmarks.
• Provide guidance and capacity-building support to City agencies on implementing equitable hiring, retention, and workforce development strategies.
• Cultivate and maintain intergovernmental relationships to facilitate cross-agency coordination and policy alignment at the municipal, state, and federal levels.
• Perform recurring policy analysis assignments focused on compliance, program evaluation, and strategic planning related to workforce access and representation.
• Draft reports mandated by related local laws, executive orders, and policies that examine City agencies compliance with such laws.
• 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.
• Monitor and track training compliance of City Agencies; design and implement surveys and review results to evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives; create and maintain multiple databases.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

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.

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.