Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.
To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit our website: https://agriculture.ny.gov/
Position Information:
The Chief Diversity Officer at the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) is responsible for leading and directing the agency's diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives. Reporting to the Commissioner, the Chief Diversity Officer collaborates with the State’s Chief Diversity Officer and the Department of Civil Service to meet statewide diversity objectives. This position acts as AGM’s liaison with the New York State Olmstead Director, ensuring the seamless exchange of insights, recommendations, and feedback regarding the Olmstead Plan. The Chief Diversity Officer plays a critical role in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and ensuring that DEIA principles are integrated into the Department's policies, program development, employee lifecycle, and service delivery.
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 that offers a competitive salary range of $111,925 - $141,439 per 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Chief Diversity Officer position will have a bachelor’s degree and at least six years of experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility leadership, with strong strategic planning, data analysis, and managerial skills. Experience in a government or public sector environment is preferred, along with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Appointment Process:
The Chief Diversity Officer 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.
How to Apply:
Candidates who are eligible and interested in being considered for this opportunity 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 at: https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/5daykmjljv/index.html
The deadline to apply is September 16, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Marisa Weston in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential(at)agriculture.ny.gov.
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 such time as 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 info(at)oer.ny.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $111,925.00 - $141,439.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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