DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF

City of New York • New York, NY

36d • $129,139 - $168,579 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role assists with high-impact and high-priority initiatives, advises on policy and operational decisions, and ensures alignment across DSS C-suite-level executive staff, the Mayor’s Office and other external partners, as needed. This position plays a central role in driving agency-wide strategy, planning, and performance. Under executive direction of the DSS Commissioner, with wide latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and decision-making, the Deputy Chief of Staff is responsible for providing advice to the Commissioner and Chief of Staff concerning the development and implementation of new and high-priority Agency initiatives, as well as projects that are often at the intersection of HRA and DHS programs and services; and plays a critical role in conducting timely policy and related research on new and impactful matters that are agency priorities.

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.

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.
• Assist with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive