DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF

Special Assistant to the Human Resources Administrator M-III

About the role

The Deputy Chief of Staff to the Commissioner is an executive-level role reporting directly to and supporting the Commissioner/Chief of Staff. The position serves as a key assistant and advisor on strategy and policy within the DSS Executive Office, with responsibility for advancing Agency priorities through daily planning, cross-divisional coordination and execution of time-sensitive and complex project management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the DSS Chief of Staff to assist with executing strategic initiatives and managing high-priority and high-impact projects, and collaborations, encompassing both internal and external entities.
• Ensure the Commissioner/Chief of Staff is fully briefed on key matters assigned to the deputy for management, coordination, and input; draft, review and synthesize materials requiring executive decision making; and prepare routine and non-routine correspondence, presentations, policy memoranda and briefing materials.
• Aid in the coordination of the flow of information within the Executive Office, streamlining communication and coordination across HRA, DHS and DSS leadership.
• Represent the Commissioner and/or Chief of Staff at internal meetings and briefings.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree and four (4) years of responsible, full-time experience in one or more of the fields of management, administration, labor relations, research and analysis relative to the fiscal and/or functional aspects of a governmental agency, or educational institution, or civic organization, or business firm, including a minimum of one (1) year in a responsible managerial or administrative capacity; or
• Education and experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must possess the one (1) year of responsible managerial or administrative experience as described in "1" above.

Qualifications

• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Residency Requirement
• Additional Information

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Managerial Work Schedule