DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF

The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). Through integrated management for HRA and DHS, client services can be provided more seamlessly and effectively. The City leverages shared services functions across agencies, which results in better day-to-day management and building an integrated mission across agencies.

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.

The Office of the Commissioner is recruiting for one (1) Special Assistant to the Human Resources Administrator M-III, to function as Deputy Chief of Staff, who will:

• 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.

Hours/Shift: Managerial Work Schedule

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• 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.