Director of Fiscal Operations, Schenectady County

The Position The Schenectady County Department of Finance is currently recruiting for a *provisional Director of Fiscal Operations.

*PLEASE NOTE: This is a Civil Service tested position and all candidates must pass a Civil Service Examination when exam is next offered.

Qualifications

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in Accounting, Mathematics, Public Administration, Business Admin-istration, or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience in financial operations that shall have included accounting, auditing, and the preparation of financial reports; OR

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Mathematics, Public Administration, Business Ad-ministration, or a closely related field and five (5) years of experience as defined by the limits of (A) above.

NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its terri-tories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.

Salary

$92,000/year

How to Apply

Apply online at mycivilservice.schenectadycounty.com

Schenectady County offers exceptional benefits

Health Benefits 

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement and Savings Plans

• NYS Pension System
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• 529 College Saving Plan

Additional Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Personal, Bereavement, and Sick Leave
• Paid Family Leave for Bonding with Child
• Free Tuition at SUNY Schenectady and other Tuition Assistance
• Gym Reimbursement
• Free CDTA Bus Pass
• Employee Assistance Program

About Schenectady County

What makes Schenectady County different from other communities? We believe it’s the people, working together to create a place that people want to live, do business, and visit to enjoy all that we have to offer. Schenectady County continues to think differently, looking for new and innovative ways to deliver the important programs and services that make Schenectady County unique.

Strong County leadership has helped foster cooperation among the various levels of government to reduce waste and eliminate duplication. Through intergovernmental cooperation, the County and our communities have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars and leveraged our combined resources and talents to secure additional federal and state funds to expand upon this highly successful endeavor.

Schenectady County is a community with a rich past and bright future. So many in our community have worked hard to make all of our success possible and have made Schenectady County a great place to work, live, and raise a family. More information about Schenectady County and employment opportunities are available on the Schenectady County website at: www.SchenectadyCountyNY.gov.