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AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleDirector of Financial Administration 4

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $120187 to $151674 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

Alfred E. Smith Building

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: To qualify for a transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a Grade M-3 or higher and be otherwise eligible for transfer.

Provisional: If there are fewer than three eligible list candidates willing to accept appointment to the position, candidates with one year of permanent competitive service in a financial management or budgeting position allocated to SG-27/M-2 or higher.

Non-Competitive Promotion: A permanent appointment pursuant to Section 52.7 of Civil Service Law may be possible if there are three or fewer current DCJS employees meeting the above promotional/provisional qualifications that are interested in this position.

Duties Description The Director of Financial Administration 4 reports to the Deputy Commissioner and assists in the oversight of the Division of Criminal Justice Services’ (DCJS) Office of Budget and Finance (OBF) and the financial administration of DCJS. OBF also provides administrative support for the State Commission of Correction and provides host agency access to its Oracle Financial Management System to the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Responsibilities of the Director of Financial Administration 4 include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing and supervising staff in the Office of Budget and Finance, which includes performing the full range of supervisory responsibilities such as reviewing timesheets and completing performance evaluations;
• Providing support to the Deputy Commissioner of OBF on the direction and coordination of State and federally funded functions and activities including, but not limited to: Budget; Local Assistance Grants; Procurement; Business Office; Revenue and Cash Management; Accounting and Reporting; and Enterprise Initiatives;
• Ensuring compliance with internal, State and federal policies and procedures;
• Developing and assisting with the execution of comprehensive programs of financial and budget policy, and fiscal control;
• Providing comprehensive financial advice and assistance to the Deputy Commissioner of Budget and Finance and Executive staff in planning, policy, and decision-making activities;
• Recommending policies and procedures for billing, payment, contracting and budgeting;
• Overseeing the development and submission of the annual budget to the Division of Budget;
• Reviewing, developing and providing budgetary and programmatic recommendations on new initiatives;
• Overseeing the development and monitoring of agency program areas’ budgets and spending against cash targets;
• Reviewing and approving employee travel requests;
• Liaising with oversight agencies (Chamber, OSC, DOB) on finance and budget-related issues and ensuring compliance with policies, directives and assignments;
• Assisting the Deputy Commissioner of OBF with the oversight of the office’s coordination with the Office of Program Development and Funding on the processing of contracts, which includes addressing any budget or contract-related issues; and
• Performing other duties and special projects as required.

Additional Comments An employee telecommuting program is available.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Unit at DEI@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.

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

Name Justine Fritts

Telephone 518-485-7696

Fax 518-457-4000

Email Address DCJSjobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

AESOB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

Notes on ApplyingPlease send your cover letter and resume to the email address listed above. Please reference posting # 154659 in your email / cover letter.

DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2023 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.