Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 10/17/25
Applications Due: 10/31/25
Vacancy ID: 200572

Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAlcoholic Beverage Control

TitleSpecial Assistant (Community Liaison) - VID 200572

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131298 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Pending Exempt

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address 535 Washington Street, Suite 303

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Implement Statewide initiatives and strategies which support engagement, and cooperation efforts with legislative leaders.
• Serve as the Board’s and Zone’s senior staff liaison to the private sector community.
• Advise and provide expert advice to the SLA Board regarding issues, concerns, and recommendations of state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement.
• Serve as liaison to key strategic partners and ensure timely exchange of information regarding shared constituencies.
• Manage outreach programs, including communications and coordination support to state and local law enforcement.
• Direct and manage agency projects by conducting research, developing implementation strategies, providing oversight, implementing policies and procedures, and offering recommendations to program staff to resolve issues and ensure project timelines are met.
• Provide training and support to various government entities, community boards and forums.
• Ensure that all program activities are aligned with established standards for quality of service.
• Perform research and analysis for the assigned program area; and prepare reports for use by executive management.
• Identify barriers to the success of projects and propose and implement solutions.
• May supervise staff or project teams.
• Other duties as necessary/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience*.

*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or an associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 20%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/AS

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.