The Westchester County Department of Human Resources is currently recruiting for a Deputy Commissioner to oversee local jurisdiction administration for the County.

The County has 122 local municipal agencies which equates to more than 25,000 local government employees in school districts, towns, villages, libraries and special districts. New York State Civil Service Law requires the Westchester County Department of Human Resource to administer civil service law and Westchester County Local Rules for all these agencies (excluding White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle and Mount Vernon.)

The incumbent of this class acts for and on behalf of the Commissioner in this regard and directs the daily operation of local jurisdiction administration unit which is designed to partner with local agencies while ensuring compliance with State mandated Civil Service requirements and County Personnel provisions. Towards this end the incumbent is responsible for the formulation and implementation of significant policies relating to civil service administration, classification, employee selection and development and records management. Significant and frequent contacts occur with all key elected and managerial personnel of the local jurisdictions under the authority of the Commissioner.

Supervision is exercised over professional staff and technical advice and assistance is provided to a large number of Local agency personnel contacts and elected officials.

REQUIREMENTS: The successful candidate must possess either a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree and at least 7 years of government experience, 3 of which must have involved civil service administration and human resource management at a managerial or administrative level.

Thorough knowledge of the general principles and practices used in modern public human resource administration and New York State Civil Service Law is essential, in addition to good knowledge of local government operations and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with other officials and employees.

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In addition to a competitive salary, the compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and the NYS retirement plan.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with a resume,which specifically addresses the applicant’s relevant experience for this position as well as salary requirements.

• Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

About Westchester County

Westchester County, located in the heart of the historic Hudson Valley, covers 500 square miles and has a population of over one million. Originally home to Native Americans, who were members of the Lenape tribe, it is today a rich mix of many cultures and landscapes. The County is a blend of bustling cities, quaint villages and picturesque towns as well as open spaces and a network of beautiful parks. The County is also an intellectual capital, boasting a highly educated workforce, competitive colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, world changing non-profits, and cutting-edge research centers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,315.00 - $177,385.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 3 years of civil service administration experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Government: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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