Associate Commissioner of Administration for the Office of Administration

New-York-City-Department-of-Housing-Preservation-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) is seeking an Associate Commissioner of Administration to lead the Divisions of Human Resources and General Services, ensuring a strong, equitable administrative infrastructure across HPD’s workforce and districts.

This executive role shapes the employee experience, oversees workforce planning, labor relations coordination, facilities and fleet operations, and space planning; you will drive organizational change and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of supervisory/administrative experience in housing or related fields.
• Law degree and NY Bar may substitute for up to two years of general experience.
• Equivalent experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead Divisions of Human Resources and General Services to align with agency priorities.
• Advise Executive Deputy Commissioner on workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with Office of Labor Relations & Investigations on labor-management engagement and issue resolution.
• Guide staffing, headcount management, and recruitment planning.
• Ensure HR practices comply with City, State, and Federal regulations and promote equity.
• Oversee space planning and facilities operations across HPD locations.
• Manage agency fleet operations and logistical support services.
• Ensure readiness and continuity of operations during emergencies.

Skills

Govt service delivery

Project & process management

Organizational change

Workforce strategy

Inclusive workplace culture

Business process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor / Law degree (substitution)

Job description

About the Agency

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City.

As the nation’s largest municipal housing agency, HPD is responsible for building and preserving affordable housing, protecting tenants from harassment and displacement, and holding landlords accountable across the five boroughs. Under Commissioner Dina Levy and the Mamdani Administration, HPD is pursuing an ambitious housing agenda focused on the needs of New York’s tenants. With a broad set of tools including standards enforcement, tenant resources, and the creation of new affordable housing, HPD is committed to making New York City a more affordable place for renters and homeowners alike.

Your Team

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and people-centered leader to serve as Associate Commissioner of Administration. Reporting directly to the Executive Deputy Commissioner, the Associate Commissioner will oversee the Divisions of Human Resources and General Services, working in close partnership with the Office of Labor Relations & Investigations to ensure the agency’s administrative infrastructure is strong, equitable, and aligned with HPD’s mission.

Your Impact

This senior role is central to shaping the employee experience, strengthening operational support systems and ensuring HPD has the talent, resources and administrative capacity needed to advance the Mayoral Housing Plan and deliver high-impact services to New Yorkers.

Your Role

The Associate Commissioner of Administration will provide strategic leadership across HPD’s administrative portfolio, guiding policies and operations that support almost 2,500 employees. The position will oversee workforce management, labor relations coordination, facilities and fleet operations, space planning, and agencywide administrative services. This role requires a collaborative senior leader with deep experience in public-sector administration, strong organizational leadership skills, and a commitment to building an inclusive high-performing workplace.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead administrative operations by overseeing the Divisions of Human Resources and General Services to ensure cohesive strategies, operational excellence, and alignment with agency priorities.
• Serve as principal advisor to the Executive Deputy Commissioner on workforce strategy, administrative policy, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with the Office of Labor Relations & Investigations to support labor-management engagement, contract interpretation, and issue resolution.
• Guide staffing, headcount management, and recruitment planning to meet agency needs.
• Ensure HR practices comply with City, State, and Federal regulations and promote equity and transparency.
• Oversee office space planning, workplace design, and facilities operations across HPD locations.
• Manage agency fleet operations, equipment, and logistical support services.
• Ensure readiness and continuity of operations during emergencies or major disruptions.

The Associate Commissioner of Administration plays a critical role in:

• Building a modern, inclusive, and high performing public workforce
• Ensuring HPD’s administrative systems support mission critical housing work
• Strengthening the agency’s operational resilience and service delivery
• Creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered

This is a unique opportunity to shape the administrative foundation of the nation’s largest municipal housing agency and directly contribute to improving the lives of millions of New Yorkers.

Preferred skills

• Proven experience leading complex service delivery operations in government settings
• Strong project and process management skills with a results-driven mindset
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience developing workforce strategies to enhance engagement and staff retention
• Ability to cultivate a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture
• Experience leading initiatives to integrate best practices and business process improvements

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Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from accredited college with a baccalaureate degree; and four (4) years of progressively responsible supervisory, administrative, or consultative experience in law, management of multiple dwellings administration of housing development programs, community organizations, rehabilitation of residential properties, or related work, including either one (1) year of executive-level experience in administering government-subsidized housing programs, or one (1) year of experience directing a legal program related to government-subsidized housing programs.
A law degree from an accredited college and admission to the Bar of the state of New York may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the general experience required; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent.

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.