Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 10/28/25
Applications Due: 11/12/25
Vacancy ID: 201435

Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleChildren and Family Services Program Manager 2

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

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 15%

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? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address Buffalo Regional Office - Child Care Services

295 Main St.

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Duties Description This position serves as the Regional Manager of the Division’s Buffalo Regional Office. The Regional Manager is responsible for directing the licensing and regulatory oversight activities for approximately 1,100 current child care programs in the Buffalo Region. This includes, but is not limited to: managing the assignment of caseloads, facilitating the processing of applications and issuance of licenses/registrations, management of licensing fieldwork and inspections, initiation and oversight of enforcement actions, management of complaints, management of regional comprehensive background check processing, and the provision of technical assistance to the child care provider community and the public at large. The Regional Manager is responsible for understanding and conveying all applicable statutes, regulations, and policy directives to subordinate staff and the provider community. The Manager is expected to facilitate meetings and workgroups and professionally represent the Division when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

The Buffalo Regional Manager is also tasked with the oversight of four registration offices and is responsible for managing the contracts that OCFS has with these offices. This includes managing the quarterly case review process to determine contract compliance and providing technical assistance and direction to the registration offices on a regular basis.

Additional duties will be discussed in detail during the interview.

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 52.6 transfer.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

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

How to Apply

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - MIH

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.