The Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) anticipates a future opening for the Director of Mediation position. The CCRB is a mayoral agency that provides independent civilian oversight of the New York City Police Department. It is the largest civilian police oversight agency in the United States. The CCRB is independent of the NYPD and is empowered to investigate and mediate complaints against New York City police officers involving the use of force, abuse of authority, discourtesy or offensive language. The agency’s staff is composed entirely of civilian employees. The CCRB receives approximately 7,500 complaints each year. The Mediation Unit processes approximately 500 of these cases each year, making CCRB’s mediation program the largest of its kind in the country.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent oversees the agency’s mediation program and reports directly to the Executive Director. Duties include: (1) managing the Mediation Unit; (2) working with the Board’s ADR Committee, senior agency staff, and NYPD executives; (3) implementing ADR policies and procedures developed together with the ADR Committee and the Executive Director; (4) training CCRB investigators in agency’s mediation program; (5) recruiting and training outside mediators; (6) assessing and maintaining the quality and diversity of the mediation program and of the mediators’ roster; (7) providing continuing education for mediators; and (8) representing mediation program outside the agency by using media, public presentations and outreach.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have: (1) significant experience and training in facilitative mediation; (2) strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; (3) experience in developing and managing programmatic initiatives; and (4) either (a) a master’s / doctoral degree from an accredited university in a related field (dispute resolution, law, business, public administration, etc.) and at least 2 years of satisfactory full-time executive, managerial, or administrative experience, OR (b) a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and at least 4 years of satisfactory full-time professional experience, including 2 years of executive, managerial, or administrative experience. New York City residency within 90 days of appointment is required.
SALARY: $70,000 - $80,000 plus excellent benefits.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 25, 2008. Early submission is encouraged. Resumes received after the deadline may not be considered.
To apply, submit resume and cover letter (referencing “Director of Mediation” position) to:
Beth Thompson, Director of Personnel
New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board
40 Rector Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10006
ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED
CCRB is an equal opportunity employer.
