Public Information Specialist , SG

Position: Public Information Specialist 2, SG-23
Position InformationNY HELP:
Yes Agency:
Financial Services, Department of

Title:

Public Information Specialist 2, SG-23

Occupational Category:
Other Professional Careers Salary Grade: 23

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range:
From $90582 to $114585 Annually

Employment Type

:
Full-Time Appointment Type :

Permanent

Jurisdictional Class :

Competitive Class

Travel Percentage : 10%
Schedule Workweek :
Mon-Fri Hours Per Week : 37.5

Workday From : 8 AM To : 6 PM Flextime allowed? :
No Mandatory overtime? :
No Compressed workweek allowed? :
No Telecommuting allowed? :
Yes Location County :
To Be Determined Street Address :
Albany
- One Commerce Plaza :
New York City
- One State Street City :
Albany or New York City State: NY Zip Code: 12257

Job Specifics Duties Description :
The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation;

and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Internal Engagement and Communications Manager (Public Information Specialist
2) in the External Affairs and Strategy Division. Reporting to the Deputy Superintendent of External Affairs, the Department of Financial Services is looking for an Internal Engagement and Communications Manager to own and drive our internal communications function. You’ll be responsible for leading initiatives to connect with and engage our employees, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams across External Affairs, HR, and Operations.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Develops and manages a proactive internal communications calendar that keeps employees informed and engaged;
• Writes and edits high-quality communications across channels – leadership emails, intranet content, and all-staff announcements;
• Translates complex organizational updates into clear, accessible employee messaging;
• Owns planning and executive of internal events including town halls, all-hands meetings, internal awards programs, and culture-building initiatives;
• Develops town hall content, manage logistics, and draft executive remarks;
• Collaborates with HR and Office Services on communications related to facilities updates, office changes, and operational disruptions;
• Drafts timely, clear communications on employee-facing issues that require sensitivity and discretion; and
• Partners with the Technology Bureau and Operations to support change management efforts with strategic communications.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications
• 7+ years of experience with meaningful time spent in internal or employee communications
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to adapt tone and format for different audiences and channels
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-workstream projects independently, from brief through execution
• Strong event planning and project management skills
• A collaborative mindset and the interpersonal skills to build relationships across divisions within the Department
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift

Appointment Method:
Transfer:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.…