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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/24/15

Applications Due09/04/15

Vacancy ID23181

AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitleDirector/Office of Telecommunications

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $131002 to $162244 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Minimum Qualifications Candidates should have a solid understanding of the telecommunications industries with significant experience; consideration will be given to candidates with engineering, law, or business backgrounds and experience with government or public service. Candidates should have at least a master’s degree in a relevant subject area.

Duties Description The New York State Department of Public Service is seeking a Director to lead the Office of Telecommunications. The director will serve in a senior leadership position, reporting directly to the Chair of the Public Service Commission. Candidates should have experience and passion for addressing telecommunications issues (voice, video and broadband), both at the state and federal level, and the ability to develop and manage a diverse group of professional and administrative staff. This person must be a strategic and innovative thinker with a proven ability to develop complex policies, and the capability of navigating potentially controversial situations.

The candidate must be an effective speaker, presenter, and writer; a strong advocate who is able to balance competing concerns; and a person who exhibits sound executive judgment.

The functions to be performed include the following:

(1) General supervision, coordination and development of the work of the Office of Telecommunications.
(2) Presentation and analysis of telecommunications matters in regulatory proceedings and policy matters before the Commission.
(3) Principal policy level advisor to the Chair and the Public Service Commission on all facets of telecommunications.
(4) Coordination and interaction with external entities, including those representing telecommunications carriers and consumer groups.

Additional Comments The primary location for this position is flexible, either in New York City or Albany, with travel to the other location on a regular basis

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

Name Sandra Wiegand

Telephone 518-473-9463

Fax 518-473-9330

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street Three Empire State Plaza, 16th Floor

Human Resources Management

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, send a resume and cover letter detailing education and experience to Recruiting@dps.ny.gov. Include “Director/Office of Telecommunications” in the subject line.

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