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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitleDeputy Superintendent of Health, NS

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $167754 to $207762 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? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County To Be Determined

Street Address 1 State Street

1 Commerce Plaza

City Albany/New York

StateNY

Zip Code10004

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher (J.D. preferred) and at least 5 years of experience working in the health insurance sector;
• General familiarity with insurance regulation and New York Insurance Law;
• Superior written and oral communication skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing many time-sensitive, complex projects simultaneously;
• Demonstrated ability to manage human capital and other resources to support short- and long-term priorities.


Appointment method:

This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Duties Description The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Deputy Superintendent for the Health Bureau is responsible for assisting the Executive Deputy Superintendent for Insurance in all supervisory, regulatory, and legislative issues related to the operations and activities of the Health Bureau. Working under the general direction of the Executive Deputy Superintendent for Insurance, and closely with the Superintendent, the position will function with great independence and authority, while serving as a valued member of the Superintendent’s Executive team in the following capacities:

• Assists in implementation of the Superintendent’s goals and objectives for the Health Bureau;
• Provides the Superintendent and Executive Deputy Superintendent with advice on issues related to the Health insurance industry and regulatory process; including licensing, certification, and fiscal solvency of accident and health insurance companies, Article 43 not-for-profit health plans, health maintenance organizations (HMOs), municipal cooperative health benefit plans, student health plans and continuing care retirement communities, including the review of financial statements and holding company transactions;
• Oversees and manages the daily activities and operations of the Health Bureau and its over one hundred full time employees, with responsibilities including oversight of the licensing, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) accreditation, and the examination and regulation of all Health insurers and related entities;
• Makes recommendations that are relevant to the issues based on a thorough understanding of the short? and long?range impact; including the review and approval of health insurance premium rates and policy forms, new legislative proposals, reviews of provider networks for adequacy, and trends in the health care industry in general;
• Assists with establishing policies, procedures, guidelines and appropriate supervisory actions relating to the Health Bureau;
• Presides at or participates in meetings and conferences with insurers, representatives of industry organizations, consumer groups, the NAIC, other governmental agencies and the public on behalf of DFS;
• Ensures that the programs of the Governor and the agency are effectively and expeditiously implemented;
• Acts for and in place of the Superintendent or Executive Deputy Superintendent as necessary; and
• Develops a collaborative working relationship with other Bureaus and Divisions within DFS;
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Appointment Status: This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class.

Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval.

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

Name Nathan Keiper

Telephone

Fax 518-402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than October 9, 2024, to the email address listed below. Please include Vacancy ID in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Nate Keiper
Box DSH-DS-00143
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.


Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply to all jobs for which they meet the minimum qualifications.

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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 473-3130 or via email at response@oer.ny.gov.