City of New York · 1 week ago
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $137K/yr
4+ years expThe City of New York's Department of Homeless Services is seeking a Deputy Chief of Staff to support the execution of the DHS Administrator’s priorities. This role focuses on translating strategic direction into day-to-day execution, ensuring alignment and high-quality coordination across DHS as well as HRA and DSS.
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Responsibilities
Support the Chief of Staff in the day-to-day management of the Executive Office, including partnering with senior advisors in other Agency Divisions to support with calendar coordination, meeting preparation and internal and external communications issued on behalf of executive leadership
Help ensure that executive correspondence, briefings, and communications are timely, accurate and aligned with agency priorities and messaging
Advance high-priority initiatives identified by the DHS Administrator, DHS Chief of Staff and DHS First Deputy Commissioner by coordinating cross-functional workstreams and tracking deliverables and deadlines
Work closely with the Senior Advisor to the First Deputy Commissioner and other Senior Advisors across DHS, DSS and HRA to ensure alignment on shared priorities, policy initiatives and operational strategies
Support interagency coordination by preparing materials, synthesizing input and ensuring follow-ups on action items
Help manage sensitive or time-sensitive issues requiring executive attention, ensuring coordination, documentation and timely resolution
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be permanent in the Administrative Director of Social Services civil service title or be permanent in a comparable title eligible for 6.1.9 title change or be reachable with the score of 100 on the open competitive Administrative Director of Social Services exam (# 1121)
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible experience, in a large governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services, including one year at the administrative or managerial level
Education and/or experience equivalent to '1' above. Graduate education or a license may substitute for up to a maximum of three years of experience in the area of social services, but not for the one year of experience at the administrative or managerial level as described in '1' above
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, child welfare, counseling, economics, education, finance, human resources, labor relations, management, management science, nursing, operations research, organizational behavior, personnel or public administration, political science, psychology, sociology, social work, statistics, and/or urban studies may substitute for two years of experience
Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university in the area(s) listed in '2(A)' above for each year of experience up to a maximum of three years
A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) may substitute for three years of experience
All candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in '1' above
Preferred
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues in clear and accessible terms for diverse audiences
Proven ability to work effectively with senior government officials, elected representatives, community leaders, and service providers
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive political, organizational, and social dynamics
High level of discretion, professionalism, and judgment in managing confidential information
Demonstrated experience in project management, cross-functional coordination, and driving complex initiatives to completion
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to draft clear, concise executive correspondence and briefing materials
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in policy analysis, process improvement, or performance management
Proven ability to manage sensitive information, navigate stakeholder relationships, and operate effectively under pressure in a fast-paced executive office
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
City of New York
City of New York, often called as New York City, is the most populous city in United States.
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