Special Assistant

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations.Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Implement Statewide initiatives and strategies which support engagement, and cooperation efforts with legislative leaders.
• Serve as the Board's and Zone's senior staff liaison to the private sector community.
• Advise and provide expert advice to the SLA Board regarding issues, concerns, and recommendations of state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement.
• Serve as liaison to key strategic partners and ensure timely exchange of information regarding shared constituencies.
• Manage outreach programs, including communications and coordination support to state and local law enforcement.
• Direct and manage agency projects by conducting research, developing implementation strategies, providing oversight, implementing policies and procedures, and offering recommendations to program staff to resolve issues and ensure project timelines are met.
• Provide training and support to various government entities, community boards and forums.
• Ensure that all program activities are aligned with established standards for quality of service.
• Perform research and analysis for the assigned program area; and prepare reports for use by executive management.
• Identify barriers to the success of projects and propose and implement solutions.
• May supervise staff or project teams.
• Other duties as necessary/assigned.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience*.*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or an associate's degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree; J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 20%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

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