Review Vacancy
TitleAssistant Commissioner for Government Relations (Legislative Coordinator 00078)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $101403 to $128142 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and at least six years* of legislative experience. A thorough understanding of the NYS legislative process is required, along with excellent written and oral communication skills. Two years of managerial experience is preferred.
* A Master’s degree or J.D. may be substituted for a year of experience.
Duties Description Reporting to the Associate Commissioner for External Affairs, the Assistant Commissioner for Government Relations oversees the Office of Governmental and External Affairs, and serves as the Commissioner's liaison and agency advocate to the Legislature, federal, state and local government officials, national, international and regional professional organizations, advocacy groups and constituency groups to develop and expedite the resolution of issues of mutual concern and to generate support for agency facilities, programs and services. The incumbent also is responsible for coordinating the agency's policy development process, working with the Executive Chamber and other agency Executive Staff.
Specific duties include:
• Oversees the Department of Health’s Office of Governmental and External Affairs and Council Operations.
• Maintains liaison with members of the Executive Chamber, Legislature and legislative committees on matters affecting the agency policy, programs and services. Works with agency and Governor's Counsel's Offices and key legislators and program staff, advocating for bills of importance to the agency, generating support for the legislation, and reviewing pending and proposed bills. Represents the agency's interests and monitors the debate at committee meetings, presents and responds to issues as appropriate, and coordinates the development and review of policy and position papers.
• Fosters cooperative relations with members of the legislature and local and federal elected officials (and their staffs) by assuring that they are informed about agency programs and services and actively involved in the development of policies affecting health issues and programs in their districts. Works with agency staff to develop congenial relationships with federal, state and local elected and appointed officials and legislators, arranges meetings and tours to familiarize public officials, legislators and their staffs with DOH’s facilities, programs and problems, encourages them to participate in public hearings and other public meetings and facilitates their attendance at ceremonial functions such as press announcements, special events, and grant announcements.
• Serves as the point of entry to the Department of Health for legislative members, local government officials, public and private interest groups and individuals wishing to present items of concern or mutual interest. Frames the concern, defines areas of responsibility, identifies and investigates options, recommends a course of action and generates support for that course of action.
• Represents the commissioner and the agency at meetings with various constituency organizations, at inter-agency work groups and task forces, at meetings with federal, state and local officials and their staffs.
• Directs and coordinates the agency policy development process, in coordination with the Executive Chamber, constituency and advocacy groups, legislators and staff, other public officials (and staff) and agency staff and leadership. Reviews and coordinates review of policy and position papers and develops policy alternatives for consideration, working with agency staff, including other Executive Staff, Regional Directors, Bureau Directors and program staff experts, Public Affairs and Finance/Budget staff.
Additional Comments Benefits of Working for NYS:
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Twelve (12) paid holidays yearly
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave yearly
• Five (5) days of paid personal leave yearly
• Eight (8) days of paid sick leave yearly
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave yearly to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Employees and eligible dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Human Resources Management Group
Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, WN/LC/00078, by email to resume@health.ny.gov with Reference Code WN/LC/00078 included in the subject line, or by fax to (518) 473-3395, or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, WN/LC/00078, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012