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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/18/22

Applications Due02/03/22

Vacancy ID97448

AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of

TitleSpecial Assistant, NS

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $112115 to $141538 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address NYS OASAS Office of Internal and External Communications

1450 Western Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12203

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field; and seven (7) years of experience in public relations, communications, broadcasting, journalism, marketing, advertising, or related field, including two (2) years in a supervisory or managerial capacity. A Master’s Degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Duties Description Incumbent will serve as OASAS’s Associate Commissioner of Internal and External Affairs overseeing OASAS Office of Internal and External Communications and will be responsible for creating and managing agency messaging across a variety of platforms (e.g., oral, print, radio, television, social media) to ensure the messaging meets State and agency goals. This includes management of the high-profile, multi-faceted communication and marketing of OASAS services; development and implementation public awareness and educational campaigns; coordination with the Governor’s Press Office; shaping OASAS’ messaging with elected officials and agency constituencies; preparation of speeches and talking points for leadership; and coordination of agency participation in special events. Travel approximately 20-30%.

Additional Comments Travel approximately 20-30%.

Note: Position may be located at 1450 Western Avenue, Albany NY 12203 OR 501 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10018.

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

Name Erica Behan, Director, Human Resources

Telephone (518) 457-2963

Fax (518) 457-4880

Email Address Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov

Address

Street 1450 Western Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your cover letter of interest and current resume clearly illustrating how minimum qualifications are met. Please be sure to include the Vacancy ID in your response.

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