Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleDirector of Professional Licensing (Open to current NYS employees only), Box OP-921/19581
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $105235 to $132957 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title M4/SG-30 or higher eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. For provisional appointment, pending Civil Service promotional examination, candidates must have had one year of permanent experience in one of the following qualifying titles: Chief Bureau of Doctoral Program Review, Chief Bureau of Comparative Education, Chief Bureau of Professional Career Opportunity, Assistant Director of Professional Licensing, Supervisor of Higher Education Programs, Supervisor of Professional Education Programs, Professional Assistance Program Coordinator. For provisional open competitive appointment, candidates must have a Master’s degree in education, public or educational administration or an area subject to professional licensure; AND seven years of managerial experience in higher or professional education, or in one of the professions licensed by the State Education Department in the capacity of an administrator of an educational program that qualifies for licensure in one of the professions licensed by the State Education Department pursuant to Title VIII of the Education Law; or as an administrator in a program for the development, revision or critical evaluation of professional education curricula; or experience as an administrator of a regulatory program or programs; three years of this experience must be in a leadership position with responsibility for developing and implementing policy, defining goals, and planning and directing the work of others in activities designed to accomplish these goals.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Professions (OP) is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Professional Licensing. Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner for the Professions, the Director of Professional Licensing is the lead manager in the issuance of credentials that authorize practice in more than 50 professions included in Title VIII of State Education Law. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Plan, direct and coordinate the work of the Division of Professional Licensing, which includes the licensing of 45,000 new professional licensees each year, the registration of 180,000 licensees, and the issuance of limited permits;
• Lead a staff of approximately 90 and ensure that laws, regulations, and policies are followed;
• Oversee the lawful formation and registration of professional practice entities;
• Administer OP created licensing examinations;
• Manage the annual collection of licensure and registration fees;
• Oversee effective customer services operations, including the response to over 100,000 monthly customer contacts;
• Participate in the development of a new electronic licensing system and prioritize and coordinate technology updates and initiatives to ensure appropriate impact on the work of the division;
• Provide direction and recommend improvements for licensing policy to promote public protection and effective and efficient professional licensing.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a permanent or provisional appointment.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $132,957 through annual performance advances.
APPLICATION: Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (OP-921/19581) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
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Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address opjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to opjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (OP-921/19581) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!