Director of Legislative Affairs

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) seeks an Assistant to the Commissioner for Legislative Affairs. Under the Associate Commissioner, you will coordinate the department’s legislative portfolio and lead the legislative affairs team, shaping policy positions and drafting testimony.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with city and state offices, engaging with advocacy groups, and managing public comments on proposed rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff to research data, monitor legislation, and propose consumer/worker protection policies.
• Coordinate with divisional leadership on research, data analysis, legislation, and advocacy.
• Lead DCWP public hearings and draft testimony with data-driven policy positions.
• Liaise with the Mayor’s Office and city, state, and federal offices to advance proactive legislation and policy proposals.
• Build relationships with key government agencies, research/data and advocacy groups related to DCWP’s legislative agenda.
• Draft reports and maintain records/data, and manage other special projects or tasks as needed.
• Direct DCWP’s efforts to request, gather, and transcribe public comments on proposed DCWP rules.

Job description

• Job Category: Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
• Salary Band: $100,000 to $125,000
• Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 105,000

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.

Under the direction of the Associate Commissioner of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Director of Legislative Affairs will be responsible for coordinating DCWP’s legislative portfolio, directing the legislative affairs team, and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders. This includes, but is not limited to:

• 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

Qualifications

There are no minimum qualifications due to civil service specifications

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.