Special Assistant (Director of Wholesale) - VID 224846

Position InformationNY HELP: NoAgency: Alcoholic Beverage ControlTitle: Special Assistant (Director of Wholesale) - VID 224846Occupational Category: Administrative or General ManagementSalary Grade: NSBargaining Unit: M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)Salary Range: From $133245 to $168152 Annually Employment Type : Full-Time Appointment Type : Temporary Jurisdictional Class : Exempt Class Travel Percentage : 5%Schedule Workweek : Mon-FriHours Per Week : 37.5Workday From : 8 AM To : 5 PM Flextime allowed? : No Mandatory overtime? : No Compressed workweek allowed? : No Telecommuting allowed? : YesLocation County : Erie Street Address : 535 Washington Street, Suite 303 : City : Buffalo State: NY Zip Code: 14203Job Specifics Duties Description : Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:• Overseeing the review, analysis, and administration of wholesale price posting submissions and related compliance requirements.• Interpreting and applying provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, agency rules and regulations, legal precedent, and advisory guidance related to wholesale operations and trade practices.• Providing legal analysis, guidance, and recommendations to executive leadership and agency staff regarding wholesale licensing, compliance, enforcement, and operational matters.• Conducting legal research and preparing written analyses, memoranda, determinations, and other work products related to regulatory and policy issues impacting the wholesale industry.• Assisting in the handling of administrative and legal matters, including disciplinary proceedings, hearing preparation, drafting recommendations, and coordinating with counsel on litigation-related matters as necessary.• Supporting the development, interpretation, and implementation of agency policy, procedures, and operational initiatives impacting wholesale regulation and enforcement.• Collaborating with Counsel’s Office, Enforcement, Licensing, and executive staff on complex legal, regulatory, and compliance issues.• Reviewing proposed legislation, regulatory amendments, and policy initiatives affecting wholesale operations and assisting in the development of recommendations and legislative analyses.• Drafting and reviewing guidance documents, procedures, training materials, and other communications related to wholesale regulatory functions and agency operations.• Supervising professional and support staff, including assigning work, reviewing work products, monitoring workflow, and ensuring consistency and quality of operations.• Representing the Authority in meetings, conferences, hearings, and discussions with licensees, attorneys, governmental entities, industry representatives, and other stakeholders.• Preparing reports, legal analyses, policy recommendations, and briefing materials for executive leadership.• Performing other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications : A bachelor’s degree and seven 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.Preferred Qualifications• Admission to the New York State Bar and substantial experience practicing law, preferably in administrative, regulatory, governmental, or alcoholic beverage law.• Demonstrated experience interpreting statutes, regulations, legal opinions, and complex policy matters.• Experience providing legal analysis and guidance in a governmental, regulatory, or enforcement environment.• Experience developing or implementing regulatory policy and operational procedures.• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.• Experience supervising professional staff and managing complex projects or operations.• Familiarity with wholesale alcoholic beverage operations, trade practices, and/or price posting requirements is strongly preferred.• Ability to exercise sound legal and operational judgment and work collaboratively with executive leadership, counsel, and operational staff in a fast-paced regulatory environment.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 : • Travel may be required (approximately 5%), 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. 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.NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.How to Apply Name : Human Resources/AS Telephone : View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax : View phone number on click.appcast.io Email Address : View email address on click.appcast.io Street : NYS Office of General Services, HRM: 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza City : Albany State : NY Zip Code : 12242Notes on Applying: Please submit a resume and cover letter to View email address on click.appcast.io detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.