The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledge experts.
DOC seeks to recruit an Executive Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs to lead Departmental matters regarding the LGBTQ+ individuals in our care. Reporting to an Assistant Commissioner within the Division of Programs and Community Partnerships, this role will involve managing intergovernmental relationships of the Department, including but not limited to those with various oversight agencies, legislative bodies, and other governmental organizations, serving as the primary point of contact for the Department internally and externally on LGBTQ+ Matters. This role will supervise and manage the work of LGBTQ+ Coordinators, who provide direct services to LGBTQ+ individuals in our care. The ideal candidate will possess a firm understanding of programs and policies pertaining to the LGBTQ+ Community.
The duties of the position will include but not be limited to the following tasks:liaise with internal and external stakeholders;draft, secure, implement, track policies and procedures of the Department for its compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding the LGBTQ+ community;implement and track changes to Departmental policies in accordance with rules and regulations and changes thereof;develop and implement direct services for LGBTQ+ individuals in our care;partner with community-based organizations to expand services for the population;provide guidance to policies and projects critical to the organization;develop and implement plans for new initiatives;research and advise on best correctional practices;evaluate the effectiveness of newly-implemented initiatives;continue relevant research and analysis to support ongoing operational activities;assist with the development of departmental policies and procedures related to the LGBTQ+ Community.
The Executive Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs will be responsible for the administration, coordination, and planning of special programs, policies, and projects for the LGBTQ+ population in custody and staff; conferring with all levels of departmental staff to secure information necessary for decision-making; serving as liaison between the department, other city agencies, stakeholders, and community organizations in matters pertaining to the LGBTQ+ Community; performing confidential and complex analytical work to support ongoing business operations; reviewing relevant operational data; and performing related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications1. A baccalaureate or associate degree from an accredited college, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in the field of investigations, auditing, law enforcement, criminal justice, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing investigations or related work; or2. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1’ above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity as described in 1’ above.
Preferred SkillsExperience working within a direct-care services setting; Expertise with policies and programs involving the LGBTQ+ Community; MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency; Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, analytical, research, problem-solving, and organizational skills; Ability to communicate highly complex information clearly and succinctly, both orally and in writing to various audiences; Ability to plan, direct, coordinate and manage special projects; Ability to work under intense pressure and meet restrictive deadlines; Ability to gather sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessAs a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at
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Residency RequirementNew 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.
Additional InformationThe 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.
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