Position Information

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AgencyCivil Service, Department of

TitleAssistant Director, Strategic Planning & Innovation

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade665

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $141581 to $178874 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 1

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12239

Job Specifics

Duties Description Strategic Planning and Innovation performs management activities designed to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, and ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working together to achieve measurable results. This office is providing project oversight for several initiatives that will transform the way the Department delivers services to partner agencies and to the public, and this position will play an important role in ensuring the success of these modernization efforts.

The Assistant Director of Strategic Planning will report to the Director of Strategic Planning and Innovation and will provide overall leadership and guidance to the agency in matters related to policy development, organizational development, organizational change management, data research and statistics, strategic planning and training. The Assistant Director Strategic Planning will perform management activities designed to set priorities, research and implement best practices, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, and ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working together to achieve measurable results.
The knowledge skills and abilities required for this position involves understanding and navigating dozens of NYS information systems, applications, data, infrastructure, current business processes, and as-is state of the NYS Civil Service Merit System. Knowledge of the interfaces, interconnectivity, data flow and their associated complexities are key to the success of this position.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Performing high level analysis of data and policy, and identifying and developing data for use in presentations, reports and publications.
• Facilitating agency-wide strategic planning and tracking and reporting on performance toward meeting goals.
• Managing agency reporting requirements including developing reports and coordinating agency wide completion of reports.
• Overseeing the Department’s internal training activities.
• Supervising a diverse staff consisting of business and policy analysts, professional data processing staff, as well as training and support staff.
• Overseeing the collection and analysis of data to interpret and report findings on current or proposed programs, policies, and legislation.
• Evaluating the potential impact of proposed programs, policies, and legislation to ensure alignment with Department goals and best practices.
• Identifying weaknesses in programs and making recommendations for modifications.
• Providing advice and consultation to agency management on program operations.
• Determining and prioritizing the agency’s research and policy objectives to develop measurable metrics for attaining these goals.
• Editing and reviewing reports and policy materials prepared by staff.
• Preparing internal reports and department updates and ensuring distribution to targeted audiences on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.
• Ensuring that the research and analysis performed by the department meet the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and utility and relevance to target audience.
• Monitoring and reporting on the impact of enacted legislative changes.
• Collaborating with program administrators in developing plans for the completion of statutorily mandated annual reports to the Legislature.
• Overseeing the preparation of briefing materials for executive use prior to legislative hearings which serve as a basic resource in the annual budget cycle.
• Overseeing the preparation of responses to information requests regarding data under the purview of Civil Service.
• Performing a full range of supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree AND eight years of specialized experience, three of which must be at a managerial level
OR
Associates degree AND ten years of specialized experience, three of which must be at a managerial level OR
Twelve years of specialized experience, three of which must be at a managerial level

Substitution: A J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience. A Ph.D may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

*Specialized experience includes the following: Operations management experience, preferably within a government organization; experience developing and executing strategic visions for large-scale operational transformation initiatives; experience reviewing business processes to identify operational inefficiencies and develop data-driven solutions; experience leading and managing organizational change initiatives by guiding teams through transitions and overcoming resistance to change; and project oversight and coordination of supporting tasks.

It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Additional Comments #TeamCivilService is growing and is looking for motivated, forward-thinking employees to join our team to build a dynamic workforce. The Department of Civil Service is undertaking several initiatives to transform the way the agency delivers services to our partner agencies and to the public, and we are excited to be adding new members to the team. In addition to joining a growing team and agency, employees will also receive a comprehensive benefits package.

The Department of Civil Service is the central personnel agency for the Executive Branch of New York State government, serving approximately 150,000 employees. Our mission is to build tomorrow's workforce today by promoting a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce. We lead and deliver world-class workforce management strategies by providing innovative solutions based on merit, fitness, and equality of opportunity.
Among its duties, the Department:
• Partners with State agencies to offer workforce recruitment and placement services, including developing minimum qualifications, classifying positions, developing civil service examinations, and administering performance assessment tests.
• Administers the New York State Health Insurance Program (https://www.cs.ny.gov/nyship/), one of the largest public employer health insurance programs in the nation, serving more than 1.2 million lives.
• Assists municipal agencies with civil service administration of more than 360,000 local government employees.
• Oversees the Governor's Program to Hire Individuals and Veterans with Disabilities (https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/) to place individuals with disabilities in State jobs and the New New York Leaders Initiative Student Intern Program. (https://nysinternships.cs.ny.gov/nnyl/)

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: DCS employees may be approved for a maximum of 50% telecommuting, however, they are required to apply and obtain approval through management in accordance with DCS Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Department of Civil Service is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other category protected by law.

We are happy to provide reasonable and religious accommodations during the hiring process for those in need. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

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

How to Apply

Name Amanda Carlson

Telephone 518-473-4306

Fax

Email Address YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza, Agency Building #1

Floor #10 Office of Human Resources and Administrative Planning

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12239

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested and meet the minimum qualifications above, email your cover letter, and resume to YourFutureBeginsHere@cs.ny.gov. Please include the Title and Vacancy ID# you are applying for in the subject line of your email.