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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/29/16

Applications Due11/03/15

Vacancy ID27344

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleDirector, Financial Administration 4 (Open to Current NYS Employees Only), Box CFO-200/00450

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $96672 to $121997 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive 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? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of the Chief Financial Officer

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: For permanent appointment, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title eligible for transfer under the provisions of Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law that is allocated to M-3 or above OR in a financial management or budgeting position allocated to M-2 or higher. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates, a permanent appointment may be made as a non-competitive promotion pursuant to §52.7 of the Civil Service Law. 

*Leads to a maximum salary of $121,997 based on annual performance advances.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is accepting applications for the position of Director, Financial Administration 4. Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the incumbent of this position will oversee the management and supervision of the following offices and functions: Grants Finance, Contract Administration, Procurement, and Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE). The duties of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop recommendations related to high level fiscal policy issues in conjunction with the Executive Deputy Commissioner, the Office of the State Comptroller and other State control agencies, the U.S. Department of Education and other Federal agencies, program managers, local agencies and auditors;
• Develop proposed legislation affecting finances and review and analyze legislative and regulatory proposals relating to State and Federal programs.
• Establish priorities, make assignments, and coordinate functions to ensure that grant, contract, and procurement activities effectively support Department initiatives and are compliant with State and federal laws and regulations;
• Direct staff and provide advice to ensure all laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are followed to ensure fair, open competitions and full accountability throughout the grant and contracting processes;
• Manage and oversee all agency procurement activities, ensuring processes meet all federal and State laws and regulations including M/WBE;
• Coordinate with the Department’s Budget Coordination and Fiscal Management offices to ensure funds are fully utilized, targets are achieved, and expenditures are in compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations. This involves the coordination of detailed planning and execution at set times throughout the year to ensure funds are utilized prior to their lapse date;
• In cooperation with NYSED information technology staff, direct the planning and development of automated grant and contract tracking and processing systems, and direct agency participation in Statewide Grants Reform initiatives; and,
• Ensure policies and procedures are disseminated and available to all staff and other customers timely.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is appointed. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to omsjobs@nysed.gov (E-mail submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-200/00450) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

OHRM, 89 Washington Ave, 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is appointed. Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to omsjobs@nysed.gov (E-mail submissions are preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-200/00450) of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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