Associate Commissioner of Administration for the Office of Administration

City of New York•New York City, NY

14h

About The Position

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City. As the nation’s largest municipal housing agency, HPD is responsible for building and preserving affordable housing, protecting tenants from harassment and displacement, and holding landlords accountable across the five boroughs. Under Commissioner Dina Levy and the Mamdani Administration, HPD is pursuing an ambitious housing agenda focused on the needs of New York’s tenants. With a broad set of tools including standards enforcement, tenant resources, and the creation of new affordable housing, HPD is committed to making New York City a more affordable place for renters and homeowners alike. This senior role is central to shaping the employee experience, strengthening operational support systems, and ensuring HPD has the talent, resources, and administrative capacity needed to advance the Mayoral Housing Plan and deliver high-impact services to New Yorkers. The Associate Commissioner of Administration will provide strategic leadership across HPD’s administrative portfolio, guiding policies and operations that support almost 2,500 employees. The position will oversee workforce management, labor relations coordination, facilities and fleet operations, space planning, and agencywide administrative services. This role requires a collaborative senior leader with deep experience in public-sector administration, strong organizational leadership skills, and a commitment to building an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Requirements

Graduation from accredited college with a baccalaureate degree; and four (4) years of progressively responsible supervisory, administrative, or consultative experience in law, management of multiple dwellings administration of housing development programs, community organizations, rehabilitation of residential properties, or related work, including either one (1) year of executive-level experience in administering government-subsidized housing programs, or one (1) year of experience directing a legal program related to government-subsidized housing programs.
A law degree from an accredited college and admission to the Bar of the state of New York may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the general experience required.
A satisfactory equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience leading complex service delivery operations in government settings
Strong project and process management skills with a results-driven mindset
Proven ability to drive organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience developing workforce strategies to enhance engagement and staff retention
Ability to cultivate a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture
Experience leading initiatives to integrate best practices and business process improvements

Responsibilities

Lead administrative operations by overseeing the Divisions of Human Resources and General Services to ensure cohesive strategies, operational excellence, and alignment with agency priorities.
Serve as principal advisor to the Executive Deputy Commissioner on workforce strategy, administrative policy, and organizational effectiveness.
Partner with the Office of Labor Relations and Investigations to support labor-management engagement, contract interpretation, and issue resolution.
Guide staffing, headcount management, and recruitment planning to meet agency needs.
Ensure HR practices comply with City, State, and Federal regulations and promote equity and transparency.
Oversee office space planning, workplace design, and facilities operations across HPD locations.
Manage agency fleet operations, equipment, and logistical support services.
Ensure readiness and continuity of operations during emergencies or major disruptions.
Building a modern, inclusive, and high performing public workforce
Ensuring HPD’s administrative systems support mission critical housing work
Strengthening the agency’s operational resilience and service delivery
Creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered