Review Vacancy
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $95056 to $120156 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Special Assistant is an Exempt Class position within the NYS Civil Service Merit System. Section 41(1) of the Civil Service Law provides that the Exempt Class shall include "all other offices or positions for which the Civil Service Commission has determined it is not practicable to fill by competitive or non-competitive examination." These positions are not tenure-bearing.
Approval for appointment to this position will go through the Budget Director Approval (BDA) process, including a fingerprint background check.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in food science, food policy, or related field and five years of experience in policy development, implementation, or management and/or regulatory experience. Four years of experience or an associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for a 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
Preferred Qualifications: the ideal candidate will have a high degree of professionalism and the ability to manage projects and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
Duties Description The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Special Assistant to work within our Executive Office in Albany, NY. This position will work closely with a Deputy Commissioner to work across their portfolio of regulatory divisions to develop, implement, and manage major agricultural policies and initiatives. The selected candidate will be required to develop full understanding of the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act rules to spearhead and oversee policy development and implementation across multiple divisions and their stakeholders. This position will also be actively involved in the New York State Dairy Promotion Order, another highly publicized and important initiative. Additionally, this Special Assistant will work closely with external leaders and executives of other State Departments of Agriculture, the US Food and Drug Administration, and the US Department of Agriculture to coordinate efforts related policy development.
The position is located at the Department of Agriculture and Markets headquarters conveniently located near the Albany International Airport at 10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235. We offer a professional and comfortable working environment with ample free parking. This is a management/confidential (MC) position in the exempt jurisdictional class that offers a competitive salary range of $95,056 - $120,156/year with excellent benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to Health, Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, Life Insurance coverage, and Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan.
Department Summary:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, through its various divisions and programs, promotes New York agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards the State’s food supply, land, and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York’s agriculture industries.
If you would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for the people of New York State by supporting production of agriculture; ensuring safe, nutritious, and accessible food supply; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, then the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is for you.
To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingCandidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to this position must complete our online employment application and upload their cover letter, college transcript(s), and resume to the system. Our online employment application can be found here:
https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/5daykmjljv/index.html.
The deadline to apply is December 8, 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov.
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