Review Vacancy
AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of
TitleDirector of Identification Operations
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $107800 to $136042 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree* and seven years of experience** with identification operations, or criminal history operations, or information technology experience with identification/biometric systems. Two of the seven years must have been at the managerial level.
*An additional four years of the experience described above may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
**J.D. or Master’s degree may substitute for one year of the experience described above. Ph.D. may substitute for two years of the experience described above.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who possess a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or higher in the field of Management, Administration, Criminal Justice, or Forensics; and those with strong leadership and management skills.
Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for oversight and management of all activity in the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJS) State Identification Bureau, which is a 24/7/365 operation. Duties will include managing supervisory staff; preparing the program’s budget; developing policy; and analyzing and assessing proposed legislation, procedural changes, and administrative mandates on the criminal justice system as well as their impact on identification operations. The incumbent will ensure that all aspects of core mission processing is completed in accordance with agency policy and procedure and as required by law; and will provide guidance for establishing agency policies in accordance with NYS Law. Duties will also include, but are not limited to:
• Initiate and evaluate new policies, procedures and programs in support of legislative mandates and user agency requirements;
• Coordinate identification operations with the needs of other State, local and federal criminal justice agencies, including the FBI;
• Represent DCJS in dealing with client agencies at all levels of government;
• Interact with DCJS executive staff and program managers to advance the mission of DCJS;
• Make recommendations to the Commissioner and First Deputy Commissioner on organizational changes, fiscal issues, and the future direction of activities in relation to fingerprints and other biometrics; and
• Assist in planning and management to meet emergency needs and plan for work fluxes and systems shortcomings.
Additional Comments Appointment is subject to Division of Budget waiver approval.
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 Sheryl Kretzler, Associate Director of Human Resources at (518) 485-1704.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov
Address
Street 80 South Swan Street, 6th Floor
Alfred E. Smith Building
Notes on ApplyingWhen applying, please send a resume plus a cover letter describing exactly how you meet all of the qualifications for this position. Reference the posting number # 65476 on your cover letter or resume.
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