Review Vacancy
AgencyHuman Rights, Division of
TitleFirst Deputy Commissioner
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and ten years of relevant experience. *
*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or Associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for 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
• J.D strongly preferred.
• Significant experience in managing the day-to-day operations of organization.
• Proven experience planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing strategies and mandates.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Superior team management skills.
• Ability to cultivate a positive team environment with experience working collaboratively, building relationships at all levels of an organization to achieve objectives.
• Experience working with contracted vendors and providers a plus.
• Experience in program planning and monitoring, including budgeting and staffing.
• Ability to produce high-quality work product under tight deadlines.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills.
• Familiarity with government agencies is a plus.
• Detail-oriented.
Duties Description Reporting directly to the Commissioner of the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR), the First Deputy Commissioner serves as the second-in-command of the agency and supervises all operations. The First Deputy Commissioner functions as an enabling agent for the Commissioner to carry out their overall duties and responsibilities in meeting the agency’s mission. The First Deputy Commissioner serves as primary agency liaison with the Executive Chamber and the Division of the Budget on policy and budgetary matters, and formally represents the agency with other State agencies, government officials and members of the Legislature. The First Deputy Commissioner oversees administrative tasks, operations and policies of DHR and several units within DHR, which may include Regional Affairs and Federal Programs, Finance, Human Resources and Training. The First Deputy Commissioner also takes on a leading role in developing operational, administrative policies for DHR. The First Deputy Commissioner also interfaces with the General Counsel on a variety of agency issues including legislation, litigation and other operational matters. In addition, the First Deputy Commissioner manages the transition and implementation of programs at the agency.
Specific duties include:
• Oversee all agency operations.
• Advise the Commissioner on policies, procedures, and legislative proposals to improve agency operations, and participate in executive decision making in all areas of the agency’s operations.
• Lead in the development and implementation of agency policies and procedures.
• Plan for long-term facility needs, including collaborating on future capital budgets, conducting facility assessments, and scoping projects.
• Supervise agency units as determined by Commissioner including but not limited to Regional Affairs and Federal Programs, Finance, Human Resources and Training.
• Direct senior staff in implementing short- and long-term agency and executive priorities.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of programs for alignment with the agency’s strategic plan, mission, and performance goals.
• Direct the performance of special assignments as assigned by the Commissioner and/or the Executive Chamber related to agency and state-wide projects.
• Manage the preparation of any necessary reports.
Additional Comments Salary to be determined later.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Ali Jafri, Director of Human Resources Management
Email Address resume@dhr.ny.gov
Address
4th Floor
Notes on Applying
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via e-mail at Info@goer.ny.gov