Executive Order 31
Overview
Executive Order 31, issued by Governor Kathy Hochul on July 27, 2023, commits New York State to being a model employer for people with disabilities. As part of that mandate, every executive-controlled state agency is required to issue and maintain a strategic plan that outlines its strategy to increase the number of people with disabilities it hires and retains.
EO 31 is an initiative that aims to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace for individuals with disabilities by endeavoring to eliminate barriers to employment and actively recruit and retain individuals with disabilities. In essence, it is a commitment to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their abilities, has an equal opportunity to contribute to and thrive in the workforce.
DCS Strategic Plan
The Department of Civil Service has developed a strategic plan that outlines our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.
The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people with disabilities, women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.
