City of New York · 2 months ago
Chief of Staff for Operations
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $190K/yr
4+ years expThe City of New York's Department of Investigation is seeking a Chief of Staff for the Operations Division. This role involves providing project management support for agency initiatives, optimizing operational business processes, and serving as a strategic advisor to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor and partner to the Deputy Commissioner of Operations
Provide guidance and specialized support to unit heads and managers in Human Resources, Finance, Internal Audit, Information Technology, Facilities, Office Services, Records Management, Procurement, Statistics, Special Projects, and Occupational Safety and Health to strengthen the Operations Division’s alliance and engagement with key Stakeholders
Manage projects of strategic importance to the agency, including those that require cross-functional collaboration, report on progress and track deliverables across the Division, ensuring deadlines are met
Develop standard operating procedures, track and analyze policies and regulations and implement stakeholder strategies on policy and procedural issues
Provide strategic direction to leverage strengths of various procurement vehicles, reinforce operational priorities, and ensure compliance with City financial management protocols
Attend executive level meetings, as required, and follow-up on action items to ensure completion
Analyze quantitative data and synthesize into effective presentations and memos for Executive Management and/or other stakeholders
Perform other related tasks and functions as required/assigned
Qualification
Required
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time experience in investigation, auditing, law enforcement, law security, management analysis, or in a major operational area of the agency to which the assignment is to be made; at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive capacity, and the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation
Education and/or experience equivalent to '1' above. However, all candidates must have the approval of the Commissioner of Investigation and 18 months of supervisory, administrative, managerial or executive experience
18 months of experience in the exercise of discretion and professional judgment in significant policy matters related to criminal justice or areas particularly relevant to the Office of the Inspector General to which the candidate would be assigned
Preferred
A Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Project Management, Finance, Political Science, Public Policy or a related field, and at least three years of full-time work experience
Working knowledge and understanding of the functions and operations of a law enforcement agency
At least 3-5 years' experience with cross-functional leadership and aligning teams around common goals to increase organization efficiency and effectiveness
Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean/Six Sigma certifications are preferred by not required
Ability to manage a wide range of projects, simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational, time-management and project management skills
Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of projects from initiation to completion
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals
Advanced computer skills. Competency in full Microsoft Office suite of applications, especially Excel, is mandatory
Ability to exercise proper discretion and judgement working with high-level and sensitive information
Proficiency in public-sector procurement procedures and vendor management
Working knowledge of procurement functions, entering, and retrieving data from automated information systems, PASSPort, Financial Management System (FMS), and Automated Procurement Tracking (APT) System, is required
Understanding and working knowledge of the NYC PPB Rules, City Charter and Comptroller Directives
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with departmental personnel, senior management, oversight agencies and other stakeholders
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
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