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AgencyHuman Rights, Division of

TitleFirst Deputy Commissioner

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $162868 to $201711 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 Albany

Street Address Agency Building 1

2nd Floor, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience.*

*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or an associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Duties Description Reporting directly to the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Human Rights, the First Deputy Commissioner’s duties include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and vision of the Division.
• Knowledge of the breadth of responsibilities devised by the statutory mandate of the Division and the stakeholders that the agency regularly works with, including State agencies, local and national human and civil rights entities, advocacy groups, families and individuals seeking relief from injustice and discrimination.
• Exceptional management skills and ability to make strategic decisions pertaining to staff and procedures across a complex governmental entity with administrative, operational, and regulatory responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading and overseeing government operations, including management of personnel, budget, data systems and policy development. Must have ability to manage crises and emergencies and within tight timelines and under pressure.
• Critical decision-making skills with the ability to process information and commit to a definite course of action, while also delegating authority where appropriate.
• Experience with formal project and portfolio management, with the ability to implement change management across the agency.
• Effective communication and responsiveness with advanced written and oral communication skills, and a high degree of responsiveness.
• Demonstrated commitment to leadership and professional development of self and others within the agency combined with a demonstrated commitment to and ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workspaces.

Additional Comments Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via e-mail at Info@goer.ny.gov

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

Name Human Resources/JM

Telephone

Fax 518-549-0462

Email Address jc.sm.HRresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov

Address

Street One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor

City Bronx

State NY

Zip Code 10458

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.