Assistant Commissioner of Administration

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience of a nature to qualify for the duties of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or"
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

The candidate should possess excellent managerial ability, including significant experience in operations, administration, and human resource management outstanding written and oral communications skills, including the ability to represent the agency and the Commissioner at the most senior levels. Other preferred skills include: - 8-10 years of experience in operational and/or human resource roles, preferably in government, that shows progressive movement in management responsibility. - 5 years of experience managing functional managers responsible for various staff functions. - A master's in human resources, business administration, or related field. - Has significant experience leading, defining vision and creating innovative strategic plans. - Demonstrates a clear understanding of the full suite of human resources programs including employee relations, diversity and EEO, talent acquisition, organization development and learning, Family and Medical Leave Act, reasonable accommodation, benefits, compensation and classification and payroll. - Demonstrates extensive knowledge of New York City employment and systems, personnel policies and practices, labor relations and collective bargaining agreements, and federal and state laws and codes. - Has significant experience working with executives and senior-level policy makers. - A proven track record in cultivating an innovative leadership culture, with experience in change management and a willingness to lead through significant change and transition. - Demonstrates the ability to communicate complex information to various groups, as well as to build and foster collaborative and respectful relationships both inside and outside the agency.

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.

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