Chief of Staff of Public Affairs

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.

The Office of Public Affairs oversees all agency communications including media relations, speechwriting, and marketing campaigns, publications, photography and videography, digital and social media, and coordinating special events. In addition, the unit manages intergovernmental relations and legislative affairs. The Chief of Staff will play a key role in supporting the Deputy Commissioner and provide guidance on the implementation of these critical communication and legislative initiatives. This individual will provide thorough and detailed analysis to the Deputy Commissioner of pending legislative proposals impacting the agency and work to ensure compliance with all applicable local laws and executive orders. The Chief of Staff will also serve as a primary contact for various internal and external stakeholders, taking initiative to troubleshoot issues on behalf of the Deputy Commissioner and work to identify suitable solutions.

Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner, with latitude for independent judgment and initiative, the Chief of Staff will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

- Serve as an advisor for the DC, providing guidance on communications and legislative strategies.

- Serve as a key touchpoint for the unit with internal DCAS stakeholders.

- Serve as the DC's liaison to other city agencies and external partners with a particular focus on community boards and state legislature.

- Contribute to the development and implementation of the agency’s legislative priorities.

- Support the Office of Communications in the development of social media content.

- Draft briefing documents and memos on key agency initiatives for the commissioner, City Hall and other oversight entities.

- Respond to written correspondences and other inquiries from external stakeholders.

- As requested, attend meetings with and on behalf of the DC.

- As directed, support the DC with the implementation of special projects.

To Apply:

Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #: 771555

For current City employees please go to www.nyc.gov/ess and log into Employee Self Service.

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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS PROMOT - 10009

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of full-time paid experience acquired within the last fifteen years, of supervisory or administrative experience including handling of business promotion or urban economic problems, at least 2 years of which must have been in a managerial or executive capacity with primary focus on business promotion or urban economic planning; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However all candidates must have 2 years of managerial or executive experience as described in "1" above.

Appropriate graduate study in an accredited college or university may be substituted for the general experience on a year-for-year basis. All candidates must have a four-year high school diploma or its equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization.

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.