ASSISTANT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development is seeking an Assistant Deputy Commissioner to enhance community support for initiatives aimed at assisting the homeless. This role involves strategic planning, partnership management, and legislative support within a dynamic governmental environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership, communication skills, and relevant executive experience.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits

Pension plans

Retirement savings programs

Health benefits

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Four years of executive experience in a large governmental agency, business, or community organization.
• Knowledge of NYC community landscape is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and develop plans to increase community support of DSS/DHS initiatives.
• Manage and execute strategic initiatives prioritized by the Deputy Commissioner.
• Support the Deputy Commissioner in developing and maintaining strong political relationships.

Skills

Managerial skills

Leadership skills

Strategic planning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

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NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development provided pay range

This range is provided by NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$88,437.00/yr - $168,994.00/yr

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:

1. 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.
2. Ensure the development of robust community and governmental partnerships.
3. Manage and execute a best practice approach in planning, delivering, and evaluating all strategic initiatives prioritized by the Deputy Commissioner.
4. Provide guidance for planning and development of evaluation initiatives, including informational and outreach campaigns about new programs, policies, DHS shelter sittings, and other poverty and homelessness reduction initiatives.
5. Review and evaluate outreach metrics and milestones to ensure consistency and application of outreach policies across boroughs, and develop corrective action plans when challenges are identified.
6. Manage and continually assess shelter notification strategies for new sites under the Mayor’s plan, including preparing talking points for community notification meetings.
7. Support the Deputy Commissioner in developing and maintaining strong political relationships, including attending meetings with elected officials and managing constituent complaints.
8. Assist Legislative Managers in preparing external agency materials such as testimony, factsheets, and reports, and support drafting and negotiating bills on behalf of the agency.

Additional Information

Offers competitive salaries and benefits, including pension plans, retirement savings programs, health benefits, training, and paid holidays. Work hours are Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, at 4 World Trade Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree and four (4) years of full-time executive experience in a large governmental agency, business, or community organization; or
• Equivalent education/experience with at least one (1) year of specialized experience as described above.

Preferred Skills

• Strong managerial and leadership skills, knowledge of NYC community landscape, strategic planning, organizational skills, and excellent communication skills.

Additional Requirements

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, NYC residency within 90 days (with exceptions), and a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.