Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleDirector Funeral Directing (NY HELPS) - 51000

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade662

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131298 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Funeral Directing Bureau

875 Central Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12206

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Director of the Bureau of Funeral Directing oversees the practice of funeral directing in New York State; manages the licensing and registration of funeral directors and firms; administers the funeral directing licensing examination process; and reviews and approves funeral directing continuing education programs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Directs operations of the Bureau of Funeral Directing (BFD) Manages the licensing and registration of funeral directors and firms by reviewing and approving applications; revoking licenses and registrations; and ensuring that funds are collected and assigned to appropriate applicants.

Administers the funeral directing licensure examination process, which includes overseeing preparation of the exam, notifying candidates of dates and locations, and furnishing examination results and licenses to applicants.

Rviews funeral directing residents’ documentation to determine if residents have satisfactorily completed program requirements. Reviews and approves funeral directing continuing education programs.

Asesses changes in the funeral directing industry, and proposes updates to Article 34 of the Public Health Law, and Title 10, Parts 77, 78, and 79 of the New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations to reflect current business practices.

Drects the investigation and resolution of complaints registered against funeral directors and firms.

Manages the selection of new members of the Funeral Directing Advisory Committee, and arranges board meetings to garner advice from industry representatives.

Supervises BFD staff in the investigation of funeral directors and firms, and the provision of technical assistance on regulatory changes related to the funeral directing industry.

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Director Funeral Directing, SG-662.

Permanent Transfer Candidates:
Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

NY HELPS:
Possession of a license and registration to practice funeral directing, or embalming and undertaking in New York State; two years of post-licensure experience as a funeral director, or an embalmer and undertaker; and either four years of experience in a funeral directing regulatory program, one year of which must have been at a supervisory level, or four years of experience in an administrative position responsible for the policy formulation, curriculum development, and instruction in a New York State approved mortuary science program.

Preferred Qualifications: Licensed Funeral Director with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the field.

Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, SD/DFD/51000

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SCD/DFD/51000 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/DFD/51000, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.