ASSISTANT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking an Assistant Deputy Commissioner to lead community relations and legislative affairs. This role involves strategizing initiatives to support the agency's mission, managing partnerships, and ensuring effective outreach. Candidates should have a strong background in government operations and community engagement.

Benefits

Generous Pension Plans

401(k) and 457 Roth's Retirement Savings Programs

Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage

Training and Professional Development

Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave

Qualifications

• 4 years of executive-level experience in a large governmental agency or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of New York City's community landscape.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop community support strategies for DHS initiatives.
• Manage partnerships and outreach campaigns.
• Evaluate outreach metrics and ensure policy uniformity.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Community Relations

Project Management

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Job description

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In conjunction with and in support of the Deputy Commissioner for Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs while working closely with senior leadership across the Department of Social Services (DSS) /Human Resources Administration (HRA) and Department of Homeless Services (DHS), the Executive Director conceptualizes and executes political and community relations strategies that help to advance DHS’ core mission.

The Assistant Deputy Commissioner (ADC), DSS Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs supports creating cohesiveness between the DSS/HRA/DHS legislative and policy priorities, the community relations strategies, and messaging.

The Office Of Intergovernmental And Legislative Affairs Is Seeking To Hire One (1) Assistant Commissioner (SS) M-4 To Function As An Assistant Deputy Commissioner (ADC), DSS Intergovernmental And Legislative Affairs Who Will

• Strategize, and develop plans to increase community support of DSS/DHS initiatives
  
  

(including working on high profile projects to assist New York City’s homeless).

• Ensure the development of a robust community and governmental partnerships.
• Manage and execute a best practice approach in planning, delivering, and evaluating
  
  

all strategic initiatives that are prioritized by the Deputy Commissioner.

• Provide guidance for the planning and development of evaluation initiatives to be executed;
  
  

these initiatives include informational and outreach campaigns about new programs and policies,

new DHS shelter sittings and policies, and other poverty and homelessness reduction initiatives.

• Review and evaluate all metrics and milestones in outreach evaluation reports to ensure uniformity
  
  

and application of outreach policies and procedures across the boroughs. Provides guidance in the

development of corrective action plans when challenges are identified.

• Manage and continually assess the shelter notification strategy for each new site to be opened
  
  

under the Mayor’s plan; plan provides talking points for community notification meetings with a

focus on high profile projects.

• Support the Deputy Commissioner for Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs in the development
  
  

and maintenance of strong political relationships that benefit the agency including attending meetings

with elected officials and their staff; gives direction on the management of political relationships in

each borough and the agencies responsiveness to constituent complaints received from elected

officials.

• Support the Legislative Managers in preparing external facing agency materials including testimony,
  
  

one-pagers, and legislative factsheets and reports submitted on behalf of the agency.

• Support the Legislative Managers in drafting and negotiating bills on behalf of the agency.
  
  

Additional Information

In addition, the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits:

Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System);

401(k) and 457 Roth's Retirement Savings Programs;

U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program;

Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program;

Training and Professional Development;

Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program;

Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave;

Hours/Shift

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Work Location

4 World Trade Center

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (SOCIAL - 95800

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree and four (4) years full-time experience at the executive level in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience as described in "1" above.
  
  

Preferred Skills

Excellent managerial and leadership skills - Strong knowledge of New York City landscape of community leaders, community boards, local residents, civic, educational, religious, and governmental organizations and neighborhood community groups - Committed to rapid execution - Strategic and flexible - Strategic planning and/or project management experience, preferably in City government and/or community based organizations - Excellent organizational skills - Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing - Highly professional demeanor - Ability to demonstrate fundamentals of effective strategies to establish realistic objectives, maintain momentum, and evaluate progress - Ability to juggle multiple priorities - Excellent critical thinking with the ability to set priorities and create accountability for outcomes.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

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. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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