Special Assistant, First Deputy Commissioner

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

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About The Position

The Special Assistant to the First Deputy Commissioner (FDC) provides administrative and programmatic support by monitoring key initiatives and coordinating ongoing project management. The role ensures office activities are coordinated and completed within established timelines. The First Deputy Commissioner’s Office works across the Health Department to advance key priorities, including addressing affordability through public health.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication, research, writing, and editing skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across programs and with outside agencies.
• Commitment to anti-racism, social justice, and equity.
• Exceptional prioritization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to embrace ambiguity and willingness to take a hands-on approach.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently and in teams.
• For City Research Scientist Assignment Level I, a master's degree from an accredited college or university specializing in an appropriate field of physical, biological, or environmental science, or public health.
• For City Research Scientist Assignment Level II and above, candidates must meet one of the specified doctorate- or master's-level education and experience pathways, or an equivalent combination; all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of qualifying experience. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I may substitute for the specified experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with executives and C-suite leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop or coordinate reports, briefings, presentations, analyses, and program updates requested by the FDC.
• Organize and coordinate preparation materials for internal and external meetings, including talking points, agendas, and presentations, and maintain awareness of the FDC’s calendar.
• Attend meetings with the FDC, record notes, and track follow-up items through completion with relevant staff.
• Conduct, compile, and summarize research to support special projects.
• Collaborate with Department and City stakeholders to advance and monitor key initiatives.
• Manage relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders as an ambassador for the Health Department and the FDC’s office.
• Participate in assigned special projects and workgroups.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for federal or state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time