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Agency Children & Family Services, Office of

Title Associate Commissioner (Special Advisor for Agency Initiatives)

Occupational Category Administrative or General Management

Salary Grade 666

Bargaining Unit M/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $147758 to $185851 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Rensselaer

Street Address Capital View Office Park

52 Washington Street, South Building

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and nine years of responsibility in education, congregate care, or other related complex Human Services operations.

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Commissioner of OCFS, the Associate Commissioner will serve as the Special Advisor for Agency Initiatives, which acts as a key advisor to the Commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) on priority human services policies, programs, and initiatives. This critical role is primarily responsible for coordinating and monitoring activities impacting the agency’s ability to achieve its goals and mission. This position will be responsible for the following:• Coordinates and monitors the planning, design, and development of new and/or modifications to existing projects, programs, and activities. • Lead the development of the agency’s strategic plan in conjunction with the various departments and divisions. • Manage special projects and recommendations, including completion of short-term, medium-term, and long-term projects. • Research, collect, review, and analyze information involving highly sensitive and confidential issues impacting agency policies, procedures, operations, and objectives. • Develop and implement statewide community engagement plan for the agency.• Oversees the analysis of feedback from all parties and makes recommendations to the Commissioner regarding the alignment of staffing and programmatic goals to improve and achieve the agency’s strategic plan and vision.• Directs special projects from the Commissioner and recommends strategies to resolve challenges.• Articulates the Commissioner’s goals to agency leadership and leads activities and actions taken to advance achievement of those stated goals and priorities.• Directs the study and evaluation of effectiveness of agency programs through surveys, reports, audits, and discussion with both internal and external stakeholders.• Monitor performance indicators to measure impact of initiatives, identify new initiatives, and proactively detect potential risks and issues. • Conduct regular engagement with agency leadership, on strategic initiatives and projects. • Draft memoranda, briefs, reports, presentations, and other work products, incorporating research and analysis from internal and external sources. • Advise the Commissioner and agency leadership on challenging areas, particularly juvenile detention programs and facilities to promote safety of youth and staff.

Additional Comments 1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - MAA

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.