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- A Master's degree or J.D. may be substituted for a year of experience.
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- Serves as liaison between the Department of Health and the Executive Chamber regarding communicating the Department of Health's position on health matters, regulatory requirements, and emergency response events.
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- 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.
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- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
- Shift & Geographic pay differentials
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
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Associate Commissioner of Office of Governmental and External Affairs - Albany, United States - State of New York
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Review VacancyDate Posted 05/03/24
Applications Due05/13/24
Vacancy ID157898
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleAssociate Commissioner of Office of Governmental and External Affairs
Occupational CategoryLegal
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $152191 to $191427 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 5%
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? Yes
County New York
Street Address ESP Corning Tower
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12237
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and nine years* of legislative experience, including four years at a managerial level. A thorough understanding of the NYS legislative e-process is required, along with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish, maintain and encourage collaborative and effective relationships; and experience managing multiple priorities and coordinating agency-wide projects.
Duties Description This position will serve as the principal advisor to the Commissioner of Health on matters involving government and external affairs; having overarching responsibility for all governmental and external affairs between the Department of Health, the Executive Chamber, interested parties, regulated entities, grant/contract awardees, and the public.
The incumbent will oversee the Office of Governmental and External Affairs and will be responsible for drafting language for Department of Health legislation, drafting statements of support or comment on proposed legislation, serving as liaison to legislators and legislative staff, and negotiating legislation on behalf of the Department of Health.
The incumbent will oversee internal communications between the Commissioner's Office, Executive Staff and Department of Health programs to ensure that critical information is brought to the attention of the Commissioner and the Executive Chamber for appropriate management of issues of concern.
Specific responsibilities will include:
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live.
Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities.
For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit:Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, AS/OGEA
Telephone
Fax
Email Address
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Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to , with Reference AS/OGEA included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, AS/OGEA, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY , or by fax to Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.