*APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST – NON-MANAGERIAL CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE.

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout the New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

The Department of Probation is seeking to hire a detailed, customer service orientated individual with exceptional written and verbal communication skills to function as their Leaves Unit Supervisor. This position reports directly to the HR Director. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO


Supervise staff within Leave Unit and make recommendations to the HR Director for approval regarding leave requests, including FMLA, Paid Family Leave (PFL), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Child Care and Military Leave.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers’ Compensation regulations, and other federal, state, and city rules.
Monitor Section 71/73 terminations and provide recommendations to the HR Director as needed.
Act as a liaison with internal units such as Payroll/Timekeeping, Legal/General Counsel, Internal Control Office, General Counsel, Labor Relations, and Absence Control regarding leaves, employee/member transactions, and requests.
Collaborate with the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) on leave and benefits policy updates and Department guidance.
Review, research, and interpret benefits and leave policies, rules, laws, and regulations, providing guidance to HR staff, employees, and supervisors.
Maintain accurate records and produce metrics, reports, and analyses regarding leave and benefits activities.
Perform other related human resources duties as assigned.

ADMIN COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPEC - 1002F

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and four years of satisfactory, full-time community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, developing, evaluating and/or administering a large community service program or activity; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above, at least two years of which must have been in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Undergraduate education above the high school level may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 4 years. Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted for the community liaison, community organization or community relations experience, but not for the two years of broad administrative or policy-making experience described in "1" above, on the basis of 30 graduate credits from an accredited college or university (as described above) for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 2 years. However, all candidates must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational
equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time experience in a broad administrative or policy-making capacity with responsibilities as described in "1" above.

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.