Special Advisor to the First Deputy Commissioner

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

Job summary

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) seeks a highly organized Special Advisor to join the executive team, supporting operational and strategic priorities. You will work directly with the First Deputy Commissioner, coordinating across divisions and liaising with OMB, DCAS, and the Comptroller.

Responsibilities include project management, budget analysis, and drafting materials for internal and external audiences, while maintaining confidentiality and discretion in

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or executive support in government, nonprofit, or fast-paced professional settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn agency scheduling and records systems.
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with staff at all levels and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the First Deputy Commissioner to support agency operations and strategic planning across DCWP divisions.
• Serve as a liaison on interagency operations and oversight matters with OMB, DCAS, the Comptroller, and other agencies.
• Provide project management and tracking support for capital project oversight and facilities planning led by the First Deputy Commissioner.
• Assist in budget-related analysis and in preparing related materials and recommendations.
• Draft memos, briefing materials, and reports that distill complex issues for internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate ad hoc project teams on cross-divisional initiatives and new agency priorities.
• Track deliverables, deadlines, and follow-up items from meetings and interagency initiatives.
• Manage the First Deputy Commissioner's calendar and correspondence to ensure alignment with priorities.
• Provide administrative support including meeting materials, filing systems, reimbursements, and IT requests.

Skills

Administrative support

Executive coordination

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 licences 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.

DCWP is seeking a highly organized, resourceful, and discreet Special Advisor to join the Executive team and support the agency's operational and strategic priorities. Reporting directly to the First Deputy Commissioner, the ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, project coordination, written communication, and interpersonal skills, along with sound judgment in handling confidential and time-sensitive matters.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the First Deputy Commissioner, support agency operations and strategic planning, including coordination and alignment across DCWP divisions.
• Serve as a liaison on interagency operations and oversight matters with OMB, DCAS, the Comptroller, and other oversight agencies.
• Provide project management and tracking support for capital project oversight and facilities/space planning initiatives led by the First Deputy Commissioner.
• Support budget-related analysis, including review of PEG submissions and other budget documents, and assist in preparing related materials and recommendations.
• Draft memos, background documents, briefing materials, presentations, and reports that distill complex operational and policy issues for internal and external audiences.
• At the First Deputy Commissioner's direction, coordinate ad hoc project teams working on cross-divisional initiatives and new agency priorities.
• Track deliverables, deadlines, and follow-up items arising from meetings and interagency initiatives to ensure timely completion.
• Manage the First Deputy Commissioner's calendar, correspondence, and scheduling to ensure alignment with Agency operational and strategic priorities.
• Provide administrative support, including preparing meeting materials, maintaining organized tracking and filing systems, and processing expense reimbursements, work orders, and IT requests.
• Support other agency operations functions and special projects as assigned.

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Preferred Skills

• Prior experience providing administrative or executive support in a government, nonprofit, or fast-paced professional setting. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy. - Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. - Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfort learning agency scheduling and records systems. - Great interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with staff at all levels, as well as external stakeholders.

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.