Deputy Commissioner of Administration

DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 55 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

DCAS seeks a Deputy Commissioner of Administration who is responsible for the formulation and implementation of all human resource functions to achieve best practices for program and organizational objectives. This role will establish human resource systems that facilitate efficiency, reduce risk exposure, and promote a diverse, results-oriented performance culture. In addition to Human Resource functions, the position oversees Payroll & Timekeeping, Employee Relations, printing and records management, the CityStore and the Office of Transportation Services.

Responsibilities of the Deputy Commissioner include, but are not limited, the following:

- Drive key Human Resources initiatives in the oversight of all aspects of HR functions, including new hire, backfill, and promotion packages, onboarding, employee relations, payroll and timekeeping, benefits, analytics, HR compliance, change management, and organizational and performance management.
- Perform analysis for human resources management and personnel, providing recommendations and solutions for complex problems.
- Possess an in-depth understanding of civil service rules, laws, regulations, and policies, as well as knowledge of the civil service titles.
- Develop system operations to improve customer service, such as ensuring timely processing and approval of all HR requests.
- Oversee development of updated standard operating procedures to standardize agency personnel and human resources protocol.
- Direct organizational and human resource analysis and management reporting systems, including the development of new metrics, to drive performance and success.
- Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive/senior management of each unit regarding key organizational and management issues and assist in making informed personnel decisions.
- Develop comprehensive strategic recruiting and retention plans for agency recruitment including identifying future workforce needs, setting benchmarks, and communicating potential talent gaps and business solutions to executive leadership.
- Assist with development of new pathways to city employment, including internship/fellowship programs, and working with the Lines of Service to develop agency-specific pathways for needs unique to DCAS.
- Develop and promote programs that will improve employee morale, performance, and productivity.
- Ensuring the efficient daily operation of agency support services, including the Language Access Plan, printing services, and agency records management including championing efforts to reduce unnecessary printing and paper use, as well as ensuring compliance with all records management policies.
- Oversee the Office of Transportation Services, which provides transportation and coordination for senior City Hall staff and serves particular agency needs.
- Oversee the Director of CityStore, assist with expanding the CityStore’s brand and identify potential methods for improving the day-to-day operations.


To Apply:

Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID# 692901

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This title is in the exempt class.

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.