Agency Agriculture & Markets, Department of

　　Title Deputy Commissioner

　　Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

　　Salary Grade NS

　　Bargaining Unit M/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

　　Salary Range From $147758 to $185851 Annually

　　Employment Type Full-Time

　　Appointment Type Permanent

　　Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

　　Travel Percentage 10%

　　Workweek Mon-Fri

　　Hours Per Week 37.5

　　Workday

　　From 8:30 AM

　　To 4:30 PM

　　Flextime allowed? No

　　Mandatory overtime? No

　　Compressed workweek allowed? No

　　Telecommuting allowed? Yes

　　County Albany

　　Street Address 10B Airline Drive

　　City Albany

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 12235

　　Minimum Qualifications Appointment Process and Minimum Qualifications:Deputy Commissioner is an Exempt Class position within the NYS Civil Service Merit System. Section 41(1) of the Civil Service Law provides that the Exempt Class shall include "all other offices or positions for which the Civil Service Commission has determined it is not practicable to fill by competitive or non-competitive examination." These positions are not tenure-bearing. Approval for appointment to this position will go through the Budget Director Approval (BDA) process, including a fingerprint background check. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and nine years of experience in food or agricultural policy development, implementation, or management and/or executive-level regulatory experience pertaining to food or agriculture. Four years of specialized experience or an associate degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree; a J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; a Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.Special consideration will be given to candidates who possess the following skills:• Significant experience performing food and agriculture policy analysis. • Ability to communicate the value of public health to Executive staff.• Leadership in major policy development and successful implementation.• Ability to work with broad and diverse constituent groups.• Decisive and ethically sound approaches to complex challenges.• Evidence of excellent communication and networking skills, and positive professional relationships with staff and internal and external stakeholders.• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

　　Duties Description The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) is seeking a Deputy Commissioner to work within our Executive Office in Albany, New York. This position will work under the direction of the First Deputy Commissioner and will play a vital role in aiding the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets by formulating and executing departmental policies and managing the functions of several divisions. This Deputy holds direct supervision over several divisions such as Food Safety & Inspection, Milk Control & Dairy Services, and the Food Laboratory, ensuring regulatory compliance and the enforcement of state and federal legislation relevant to the industry. Their responsibilities extend to overseeing a considerable number of field and professional staff, directing policy and program reforms, and maintaining rigorous controls.The Deputy Commissioner also acts as a crucial connector with key stakeholders, including agribusiness representatives, government officials, academic personnel, and the public, while also embodying the Department in various forums. Tasked with analyzing legislative initiatives and industry trends, the Deputy prepares reports and briefings for the Commissioner and the Governor’s Office, addressing the Department's activities and agricultural matters that have broader implications. Additionally, this role encompasses supporting the First Deputy Commissioner with strategic projects, inspections, and legislative matters, ensuring the Department's objectives align with changing market dynamics and regulations.The position is located at the Department of Agriculture and Markets’ headquarters conveniently located near the Albany International Airport at 10B Airline Drive, Albany, NY 12235. We offer a professional and comfortable working environment with ample free parking. This is a management/confidential (MC) position in the exempt jurisdictional class that offers a competitive salary range of $147,758 to $185,851. year with excellent benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to Health, Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, Life Insurance coverage, and Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan.

　　Additional Comments Department Summary: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, through its various divisions and programs, promotes New York agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards the State’s food supply, land, and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York’s agriculture industries. If you would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for the people of New York State by supporting the production of agriculture; ensuring a safe, nutritious, and accessible food supply; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, then the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is for you. To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/.

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　　Name Amy Sacco

　　Telephone 518-457-3216

　　Fax

　　Email Address [email protected]

　　Address

　　Street 10B Airline Drive

　　City Albany

　　State NY

　　Zip Code 12235

　　Notes on Applying Candidates who are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to this position must complete our online employment application and upload their cover letter, college transcript(s), and resume to the system. Our online employment application can be found here: https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/5daykmjljv/index.htmlThe deadline to apply is February 5, 2024.If you have any questions, please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or [email protected]. 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 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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].