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AgencyHuman Rights, Division of

TitleSpecial Assistant (Chief of Staff)

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $147758 to $185851 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? Yes

County Bronx

Street Address One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10458

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and nine years of relevant experience.*

*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or an associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for 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.

Duties Description Reporting directly to the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Human Rights, the Chief of Staff duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight, evaluation, and strategic process creation and identification for Administrative Litigation processes of the Division including supervision of staff and standardization of operations.

• Implement strategic direction as identified by the Commissioner.

• Disseminate information and communicates ideas and policies on behalf of the Commissioner.

• Respond on behalf of the Commissioner to issues that arise, both internal and external.

• Work with the Commissioner to oversee the writing and editing of reports, including annual reports.

• Direct project teams that are responsible for project planning for operational efficiencies and accomplishing the mandates

• Represent the Commissioner at meetings, conferences, public events, etc., as needed.

• Evaluate Division of Human Rights policies and programs, conducts literature reviews, and develops options for considerations by the Commissioner.

• Provide oversight to ensure the integrity of the databases and accuracy of statistical reports and data summaries, including graphics and tables that portray data, for use in advancing operational efficiencies and accomplishing the duties of the Division.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via e-mail at Info@goer.ny.gov

This position is eligible for $3,400 location pay.

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

Name Human Resources/JM

Telephone

Fax 518-549-0462

Email Address jc.sm.HRresumes@justicecenter.ny.gov

Address

Street Agency Building 1, 2nd Floor, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.