NY HELPYes

AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitlePublic Information Specialist 1, SG-18

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address One State Street

City New York City

StateNY

Zip Code10004

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 Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Public Information Specialist 1 in External Affairs and Strategy. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Completes a wide range of design and graphics projects independently;
• Conceptualizes and creates visually appealing designs and assets for a variety of mediums, digital and print, including data visualizations, print projects (including brochures, flyers, posters, reports and white papers, and factsheets), large scale exhibits and artwork, out of home advertising, motion graphics, video content, and more;
• Creates and edits visual content for digital platforms, including DFS website, intranet, and social media platforms;
• Ensures that agency branding and design guidelines regarding logos, color themes, and other creative aspects are consistently and accurately applied across all platforms;
• Assists on pre-production, production, and editing phases of video and multimedia projects;
• Collaborates with External Affairs to develop campaigns that align and advance agency mission;
• Collaborates with other agency divisions to develop and execute concepts for their visual needs. Reviews final designs with stakeholders and makes adjustments based on feedback;
• Generates and presents clear ideas and concepts that meet assigned project objectives and comply with team standards;
• Assists with photography, printing, and large-scale installation needs;
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining a high standard of quality;
• Stays up-to-date on industry trends and incorporate new techniques and tools into design processes; and
• Maintains a library of artifacts (e.g., photos, logos, illustrations, etc.) and ensure efficient storage for easy retrieval by staff.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects)
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Canva
• Strong portfolio that demonstrates creativity, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple projects under strict deadlines
• Excellent design, color, and typographic skills
• Strong attention to details and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Ability to manage projects from inception to production
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders
• Knowledge of print production is a plus
• Experience with web design and basic knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus

Appointment Method:

List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for 26-311010 or 37-942010.

Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Information regarding transfer eligibility may be available on the Civil Service Career Mobility Office website at http://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/.

Please note that under Civil Service Law, an employee cannot have two consecutive upward 70.1 or 52.6 transfers without an intervening eligible list appointment if such transfers would exceed two salary grades.

55 b/c Appointment: Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements of the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities as described in Civil Service Law § 55b/c. Information about this program can be found here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/

Minimum Qualifications: Trainee 1: A bachelor’s degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing. Trainee 2: A bachelor’s degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing and one year of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media. Journey Level: Either 1. a bachelor’s degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing AND two years of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media; Or 2. a master’s or higher degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing AND one year of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media; Or 3. six years of the experience described above. Substitutions: An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.

NY HELPS: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply (see minimum qualifications above). At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making permanent non-competitive appointments. At a future date (within one year of appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.

Salary: $53,764 (Trainee 1 Level SG-14)
$59,994 (Trainee 2 Level SG-16)
$66,951 – $85,138 (Journey Level SG-18)

Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual downstate adjustment.

Appointment Status: Permanent

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

Name Tyler Lebel

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address Recruitment@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 3, 2025 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box PIS1-00408) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.

Tyler Lebel
Box# PIS1-00408
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: Recruitment@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.