Review Vacancy
AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $123793 to $156224 Annually
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; 5 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis and 2 years of supervising staff.
Duties Description Serving as the Assistant Commissioner for CB, this position will be responsible for the coordination between NYSCB personnel and the office of the Associate Commissioner, strategic program planning, participating in the development of management policies and procedures, legislation, the development of quality standards for CB and overseeing CB operations in the Associate Commissioner’s absence.
In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Coordination of annual budget materials by analyzing prior year’s expenditures such as contract payments, case service costs, etc. for review by the Associate Commissioner
• Maintaining and evaluating State and Federal appropriations for all Vocational Rehabilitation and Non-Vocational Rehabilitation Programming
• Overseeing the preparation of grant proposals and Invitation for bids and the issuance of the resulting contracts for numerous programs
• Providing oversight to the bureau directors in developing the Commission’s administrative policy by analysis of Federal and State Rules and Regulations
• Supervising staff to ensure all fiscal responsibilities and payments to contractors are made in accordance with protocols and reporting requirements, as well as ongoing adherence to NYSCB LEAN Concepts.
• Overseeing the strategic development of new Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Contracts, Memoranda of Understanding(MOA) and Letters of Agreement (LOA).
• Directly supervising the Director of the Business Enterprise Program and the Chief Fiscal and Program Support staff; as well as the implementation of Revenue Contracts for Business Enterprise Program Vending Operations.
• IT responsibilities related to the accessibility of all NYSCB processes for Blind staff, including working with ITS and OCFS to update protocols and practices related to accessible platforms. Coordinate staff software upgrades and case management accessibility.
• Contributing to Empire State College program coordination with Associate Commissioner.
Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.
Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:
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. Weare 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
Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Personnel - KNV
52 Washington Street, 231 North
Notes on ApplyingQualified 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.