StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleDirector of the Office of Governmental Affairs (OGA) (Research Associate 91513)

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $91365 to $115490 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Governmental and External Affairs

Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and at least five years* of legislative experience. A thorough understanding of the NYS legislative process is required, along with excellent written and oral communication skills. Supervisory experience is preferred.
* A Master’s degree or J.D. may be substituted for a year of experience.

Duties Description Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Governmental and External Affairs (OGEA), the incumbent will serve as the Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs (OGA) and will manage the daily operations of the office. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Developing, advocating and negotiating the Department of Health’s state legislative agenda, including Departmental legislation;

• Coordinating and conducting negotiations on health care legislation and the $50 billion state Health Budget, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office, the Division of the Budget and Department of Health staff;

• Working with Department staff to develop cohesive relationships with federal, state and local elected and appointed officials and legislators;

• Monitoring legislation affecting the Department and coordinating and developing the Department’s positions on those proposals;

• Working with the Governor’s Office on developing and negotiating the Governor’s Program Bills;

• Resolving legislative inquiries;

• Providing legislative information to relevant offices within the Department including program areas, Finance, Administration and Public Affairs;

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

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.

Name William Novak

Telephone (518) 474-0091

Fax (518) 473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Human Resources Management Group

Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, WN/LC/91513, by email to resume@health.ny.gov with Reference Code WN/LC/91513 included in the subject line, or by fax to (518) 473-3395, or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, WN/LC/91513, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012