Director of Legislative Affairs

New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection seeks an Assistant to the Commissioner to supervise research, analyze legislation, and coordinate policy initiatives in New York City.

You will lead staff, prepare testimony for hearings, liaise with city offices, and help shape DCWP’s regulatory agenda while balancing schedules and public input. Local residency requirements apply; up to two remote workdays weekly may be possible.

Qualifications

• Strong management and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process at multiple levels.
• Flexibility in hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervising subordinate staff to conduct and interpret research and monitor legislation.
• Coordinating with divisional leadership on research efforts, data analysis, legislation and advocacy.
• Leading DCWP’s participation in public hearings and drafting testimony with data insights.
• Liaising with the Mayor’s Office and other offices to advance policy proposals.
• Building relationships with government agencies, researchers, and advocacy groups.
• Drafting reports and maintaining records; managing special projects as needed.
• Directing efforts to gather and transcribe public comments on proposed DCWP rules.

Skills

Management leadership

Written communication

Oral communication

Critical thinking

Legislative process

Flexibility

Job description

**This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. **

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

• Supervising subordinate staff to conduct and interpret research/data, monitor legislation, and propose legislation impacting issues around consumer protection, worker protection, and financial empowerment in New York City;
• Coordinating with DCWP’s divisional leadership on research efforts, including data analysis, legislation and advocacy;
• Leading DCWP’s participation in public hearings before legislative or regulatory bodies, including drafting public testimony that leverages data analysis to outline the agency’s policy positions;
• Liaising with the Mayor’s Office, including the offices for city, state, and federal legislative affairs, to advance proactive legislation and policy proposals;
• Establishing and building relationships with key government agencies, research/data and advocacy organizations, and other social science experts related to DCWP’s legislative agenda;
• Drafting reports and maintaining records/data, as well as managing other special projects or tasks, as needed;
• Directing DCWP’s efforts to request, gather, and transcribe public comments on proposed DCWP rules.

ASSISTANT TO THE COMMISSIONER - 13207

Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum qualifications due to civil service specifications

Preferred Skills

• Strong management and leadership skills - Excellent written communication and attention to detail - Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills - Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically - Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process at the City, State, and Federal level - Flexibility in hours, nights and weekends

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.