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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/21/11

Applications Due07/06/11

Vacancy ID1145

NY HELPNo

AgencyLabor, Department of

TitleDirector of Labor Department Research and Statistics

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade666

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $111992 to $140864 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37 1/2

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Building 12 State Office Building Campus

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12158

Minimum Qualifications Candidates with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply: Bachelor's degree and eight years of executive, managerial, or policy development experience in labor market programs, workforce development, economic development, job matching systems, worker readiness development, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, worker protection programs, economics or a closely related field. A master's degree may substitute for one year and PhD. may substitute for two years of the required experience.

A strong background in economics, statistics and research is preferred. Successful candidates must have outstanding communication skills, report writing, strong policy research and analysis skills.

Duties Description The Director of Labor Department Research and Statistics oversees a Research and Statistics Division of approximately 120 employees engaged in research and reporting information on New York State Labor Market trends and conditions impacting New York State Labor. The incumbent would direct the collection, analysis and reporting on labor trends and economic conditions impacting New York labor; conduct and direct research on numerous labor market issues; and oversee development of various data gathering, career information and evaluation programs. The Division also administers and produces data for a variety of federal statistical programs in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, including those related to occupational and industrial employment, wages and local area unemployment and conducts research and reporting on the Unemployment Insurance System, the Workforce Investment Act, Employment Service programs, and the minimum wage.

Additional Comments This posting is intended for those current State employees who meet the Section 52.6 transfer criteria. Your social security number will be required to verify your transfer eligibility.
If you prefer we can contact you once we receive your resume to obtain your social security number.

Some travel may be required in the position.

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

Name Ruth Kvale

Telephone 518-457-1020

Fax 518-485-9495

Email Address labor.sm.personnel.directorrs@labor.ny.gov

Address

Street Building 12 State Office Building Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12158

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease provide a resume and cover letter clearly showing how you meet the qualfications of the position. Your social security number will be required to verify your transfer eligibility.

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