Director of Communications

NY HELP No

Agency NYS Gaming Commission

Title Director of Communications

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade NS

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

Salary Range From $93659 to $118388 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 Schenectady

Street Address 354 Broadway

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Deputy Executive Director for Public Information and Engagement of the NYS Gaming Commission, the incumbent serves as the Director of Communications for the Commission. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:- Writing, editing, and issuing communications, including press releases, web and social media content, reports, datasets, etc. other mediums regarding Commission initiatives- Assisting in website maintenance and publishing updates, including weekly/monthly revenue reports- Supervising Public Information Office staff- Engaging industry media and stakeholders regarding Commission initiatives and actions- Fielding, researching, and responding to media and public inquiries- Organizing and managing public events and meetings- Ensuring accurate and consistent messaging in all communications- Researching and distributing articles, reports, studies to agency leadership and staff- Collaborating with Executive Chamber and other executive agencies- Ensuring timely assembly and distribution of relevant news articles to appropriate staff.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience. Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate's degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for 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: If you are using the substitution of a degree to qualify, the degree and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. The Department of Civil Service has a list of acceptable companies that provide this service. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

Additional Comments Prohibition against Playing and Wagering:Commission employees and family members residing in their households are prohibited from purchasing Lottery tickets or claiming Lottery prizes. Commission employees are prohibited from wagering upon any horse racing, commercial gaming, video lottery gaming, Indian gaming, charitable gaming activities, interactive fantasy sports, and mobile sports wagering within the State. To avoid any appearance of impropriety of conflict of interest, Commission employees will be prohibited from all aspects of promoting, operating, and playing in any charitable gaming, which includes bingo and games of chance such as raffles, whether the organization conducting the game is required to be licensed by the Commission. The prohibition placed upon each Commission employee from assisting with any charitable gaming does not apply to the employee's family unless the employee thinks it presents a conflict of interest related to his or her job duties. Commission employees must also avoid any outside activities that could interfere or be perceived to interfere with their job duties.Pre-Employment Restrictions:The law that established the Commission (specifically, Section 107 or the Racing, Pari-mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State.The NYS Gaming Commission is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:- 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year- Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).- Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans- Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost- Membership in the NYS Employee's Retirement System- NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan- Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)- Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses- Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only)

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-388-3368

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 354 Broadway

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

Notes on Applying Email submissions are preferred. The job title and vacancy number should be indicated in the subject line.Please send your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive and/or "the Cloud".Please indicate your current Civil Service title (if applicable) and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.Your Social Security Number may be required to confirm your eligibility.