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AgencyFinancial Services, Department of

TitlePress Secretary

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $95056 to $120156 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County New York

Street Address One State Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10004

Minimum Qualifications Appointment method:

This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Duties Description The New York Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, more transparent and resilient financial system that benefits New Yorkers and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation, and operational excellence, DFS is responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health and stability of the financial entities we regulate; and driving economic growth through responsible innovation.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Press Secretary in External Affairs and Strategy. Under the general direction of the Executive Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Deputy Superintendent of External Affairs and Strategy, the Press Secretary plans and assists with coordinating DFS communication and media operations. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Formal spokesperson for the agency for media inquiries;
• Develops and maintains relationships with financial services media outlets;
• Develops and executes external communications efforts; identifies opportunities to support organizational initiatives; develops communications materials and plans community programs to promote and publicize these activities;
• Collaborates with Executive team in the development of strategic communications plans to support DFS's mission, goals, and objectives;
• Drafts, reviews and edits communications materials including news releases, news materials, talking points, opinion pieces, online content, external education programs, and annual reports;
• Researches and prepares responses to inquiries from local and national press; tracks relevant press coverage, including social media activity;
• Supervises and manages members of the communications team – including media affairs, social media, public engagement, and speechwriting: The candidate should have experience managing and supervising team members of varying experience, and be able to offer them strategic guidance, feedback and insight;
• Oversees coordination of Legislative and External Affairs relationships agency-wide and promotes improvements that advance the mission of DFS and progress toward policies that are more impactful, inclusive, and equitable;
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with government officials and community stakeholders and navigates complex issues with multiple constituencies with differing perspectives and needs;

• Supports media activities with the Governor’s press office, other state agencies and relevant outside entities concerning press events and activities;
• Acts as a primary liaison to the Governor’s press office, other state agencies, and other relevant outside entities concerning press events;
• Performs advance logistics duties in preparation of upcoming public engagements and acts as DFS liaison to ensure seamless coordination for staging events with various public officials; and
• Performs other related duties as directed and assigned by Executive Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Deputy Superintendent.


Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree and at least five years of communications and public affairs experience.
• Ability to work flexible work hours as needed, and travel may be required.
• Strong writing experience and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and work closely with executive staff.
• Knowledge of effectively and collaboratively directing a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Project management skills.
• Strong relationships with financial services media.
• Government and financial services industry experience preferred.

Additional Comments Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $3,026 annual downstate adjustment.
Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment’s Office and Division of Budget approval.

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

Name Anthony Craft

Telephone

Fax (518) 402-5071

Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov

Address

Street One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12257

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than April 7, 2023 to the email address listed below. Please include Box# (SA-PS-00119) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.

Anthony Craft
Box SA-PS-00119
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071

All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview


Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service


AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Department of Financial Services is required to provide reasonable accommodation for known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant with a disability if an accommodation would enable the applicant to perform the essential functions of the job. If the accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the operations of the agency, the agency is not required to provide it.