ASSISTANT DEPUTY COMMISSIONER-ADMINISTRATION, PLANNING & OPERATIONS - New York City, NY : Job Details

Domestic Violence Services (DVS) provides a variety of comprehensive immediate and long-term support services to survivors of Domestic Violence and their families. DVS provides oversight for the largest domestic shelter system in the country which provides safety and services for this vulnerable population. This network of more than 55 emergency domestic violence shelters provide temporary emergency housing, and supportive services to over 17,500 victims of domestic violence and their children annually. DVS provides oversight and funding for the 24-hour domestic violence hotline. DVS also administers the No Violence Again (NOVA) program located at the DHS intake center, and the Domestic Violence Liaison Unit, which provides domestic violence counseling and intervention at Job Centers. DVS partners with a network of community-based organizations, that provide counseling, legal services, financial development services, and job readiness for domestic violence survivors. In addition, DVS leads a nationally recognized domestic violence primary prevention effort, the Teen Relationship Abuse Prevention Program (RAPP).

Domestic Violence Services (DVS) is recruiting for one (1) Administrative Staff Analyst - M-IV to function as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner - Administration, Planning, & Operations, who will:

* Serve in an advisory capacity to the Deputy Commissioner of DVS. Provides guidance and vital program operations knowledge and data analysis to inform policy and decision-making made by the Deputy Commissioner. Works close with the DVS Deputy Commissioner to develop and implement short- and long-term financial strategies that support DVS programmatic and administrative priorities. Contributes to the development, strategic planning and implementation, direction and overall management of DVS program design and monitoring. Develops, interprets, communicates, and maintains fiscal, procurement, and personnel policies in alignment with program design.

* Provide executive oversight of the management of DVS fiscal operating budget (local, state, & federal funding) including negotiating with DSS's Division of Finance and the Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Monitors operations controls and adherence to oversight agency requirements.

* Provide executive oversight of the management of DVS procurement and contract management of services targeted to citywide domestic violence emergency and transitional shelter, non-residential domestic violence services program, and the Teen Rapp program. Determines and recommends new program proposals based on examination and analysis of impact of the proposals on service delivery. Identifies funding sources to support new programs.

* Provide executive oversight of the management of DVS computers systems and technological development, including working with the DVS systems manager to ensure appropriate resources are allocated to modernized DVS program applications, mobile and computer equipment. Develops strategies to enhance communications across all DVS programs, sharing of systems information to improve service delivery for programs.

* Executive leadership role in program analysis, coordination, and implementation of agency policies, goals, and mayoral directives.

* Interpret program policies and administrative guidance and review written testimony, executive level reports public hearings and presentations on DVS programs. Serve as point person for the collection of data and information in response to City Council, public hearings, Mayor's Office requests, local law, state and federal reports and press inquiries and matters of a sensitive or confidential nature related to DVS.

* In concert with, or at the request of the Deputy Commissioner, represents the agency at internal/external meetings to advise on DVS program policies; performance; benchmarks and data reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in 1 above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in 1 above.

Preferred Skills

* Experience with and strong knowledge of FMS, HRIS and PASSPort. - Strong experience with the management and oversight of budgets, fiscal operations, and grant funding, including expert knowledge of the City's budgetary cycle and fiscal closeout process. - Knowledge and experience leading strategic procurement for a city agency. - Experience with community-based organizations, advocates, state, and local government entities. - Demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and professional skills with the ability to prioritize exercise independent judgement and apply analytical skills to address complex problems. - 5+ or more years of managerial experience, which includes budgetary and fiscal management and planning. - Detailed oriented, proactive, creative, and innovative. - Possesses strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence ability to interact/work with a diverse number of people.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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

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.