Chief of Operations — City Safety Office

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks a Division Chief of Operations to lead and optimize the Office of Community Safety's administrative and operational systems. You will report to the Commissioner and direct budget, procurement, HR, and performance management efforts to support citywide safety initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of senior operations experience, strong leadership, and a track record of building scalable processes in a fast-paced municipal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible professional experience in operations, public administration, organizational management, finance, or related field.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a diverse team of directors and professional staff across multiple operational functions.
• Oversee budget, fiscal management, procurement, and contracting functions.
• Coordinate planning and leadership to strengthen agency operations and governance.
• Plan staffing, organizational growth, and personnel administration.
• Develop performance metrics, reporting systems, and program evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Operations management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The City of New York seeks a Division Chief of Operations to lead and optimize the Office of Community Safety's administrative and operational systems. You will report to the Commissioner and direct budget, procurement, HR, and performance management efforts to support citywide safety initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of senior operations experience, strong leadership, and a track record of building scalable processes in a fast-paced municipal environment.