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AgencyMotor Vehicles, Department of

TitleDeputy Commissioner for Administration

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $156757 to $197170 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12228

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Executive Deputy Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, the Deputy Commissioner for Administration coordinates and directs the fiscal, central service, and human resource activities for the Department.

The Deputy Commissioner is responsible for policy and program formulation in the areas noted above. The incumbent leads the Department in the procurement of goods and services, oversees the coordination of all human resource activities with internal and external stakeholders, including The Office of Employee Relations, the Department of Civil Service and labor unions and manages the development and negotiation of annual budgets with the Division of the Budget while overseeing the fiscal office for the agency.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing operational units responsible for: negotiation for real estate contracts and leases along with the management of all agency office and warehouse property; and oversight of the Department’s vehicle fleet

• Oversight of the Department’s Human Resources unit which includes labor relations and working with the State workforce labor unions; Statewide training for over 3,000 Department employees and affiliated partners; coordination with the Division of the Budget on staffing waivers; and recruitment and retention management for the Department across the State

• Manages the Department’s Fiscal unit which includes procurement and contract development and oversight; agency spending and revenue management; and coordination with the Division of the Budget on the Department’s annual budget and cash plan

• With other members of the Executive Team, provides leadership and support for the agency’s multi-year technology modernization project, ensuring the Department is positioned to successfully deliver on the project

As part of the Department’s Executive Team, the Deputy Commissioner for Administration plays a pivotal role in the delivery of services for internal and external stakeholders, supporting the Department’s mission of “Driving You Forward”. The Deputy Commissioner of Administration will collaborate with Executive Team colleagues to develop and implement strategic initiatives to further the goals of the agency and promote and execute modernization efforts to best serve New Yorkers in an everchanging environment.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications:

• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree
• At least 10 years of management experience focused on fiscal OR human resource oversight of an organization.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes, rules, regulations, internal controls, and processes.
• Ability to make excellent judgments, and exercise critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills under pressure and at times with extreme time sensitivity.
• Ability to compile, evaluate and interpret information and data from a variety of information sources.
• Ability to independently act on priority projects and issues.
• Ability to prioritize and complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to identify the most effective and efficient method to carry out duties.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage a varied and high-volume workload.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an attention to detail are required, including the ability to communicate complex information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to interact with colleagues and senior leadership inside and outside the agency.
• Familiarity with Microsoft software products including Word, Excel, OneDrive, SharePoint, Power Point and Outlook/Exchange.

To succeed in this role, the candidate must:
• be a leader, a strong writer and communicator.
• be proactive and facilitate a collaborative environment.
• be able to identify issues and risks across various units and operations.
• possess excellent time management and organization skills and be able to oversee a wide range of priorities and competing tasks.
• exercise impeccable judgement in a fast-paced environment.
• be creative, inspirational and a motivator.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed work week and Telecommuting.

There are many benefits to working for the DMV! Including:
o Paid Leave
o Paid Holidays
o Pension
o Health Insurance
o Dental & Vision Coverage
o Flex Spending
o Voluntary 457B Retirement Saving Program
o Health Care Spending Account
o Tuition Assistance Programs
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
o Transportation Savings Program
o Employee Assistance Programs
For additional information about the benefits of being a state employee, visit the Office of Employee Relations website at https://oer.ny.gov/employee-benefit-programs.

DMV is committed to being a model employer for people with disabilities. DMV’s commitment includes ensuring that the recruitment, application, interviewing and hiring processes are accessible to all job applicants. If you are a job applicant who may need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact DMV’s Reasonable Accommodation Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@dmv.ny.gov.

The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply, including people with disabilities or any other protected category under the law. Our goal as an employer is to reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and customers we serve.

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

Name Rachel Hladik

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Rachel.Hladik@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

Notes on ApplyingSend a cover letter, referencing the Vacancy ID noted at the top of this posting, along with your clear and concise resume stating your current Civil Service title, if applicable, and indicating how you believe you meet the qualifications for appointment.

Please note: Candidates applying from outside DMV may be asked for their Social Security number to verify NYS employment history and transfer eligibility.