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    director of special projects - New York, United States - City of New York

    City of New York
    City of New York New York, United States

    1 week ago

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    Job Description

    The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

    The Office of the Commissioner is recruiting for one (1) Strategic Initiative Specialist, to function as the Director of Special Projects under the executive leadership of the DSS Chief of Staff, with broad latitude for the exercise of initiative and judgement, who will be responsible for:

    Assisting in the development and implementation of agency and programmatic policies and programs

    to meet agency goals; liaising with leadership and external stakeholders to create and manage the

    implementation of long-term policy initiatives and complex projects within HRA and in collaboration

    with DSS/HRA and DHS and with multiple external partners.

    Coordinating, developing, and directing high-level program development, management, and policy

    support, including the review and analysis of relevant government policies and proposals, and critical

    quantitative and qualitative data from DSS/HRA, DHS program areas and other relevant sources.

    Conducting independent research, engages internal and external stakeholders on policy considerations;

    ensuring all relevant issues requiring the Commissioner and Chief of Staffs attention are presented in a

    timely and organized manner with supporting documentation to assist in final decision-making.

    Developing and managing diverse projects at the direction of the Commissioner and Chief of Staff,

    including developing data-driven initiatives with measurable outcomes.

    Representing the agency externally as assigned.

    Supervising and independently organizing and creating presentations and briefing reports for the

    Commissioner, Chief of Staff, and executive/external partners; and creates, edits, and condenses

    materials for public and external dissemination.

    Maintaining and updating the Commissioners policy agenda with current and relevant data and policy

    positions for ongoing review.

    Performing other related tasks as assigned.

    Hours/Shift

    Normal Business Hours

    Qualifications

    1. A baccalaureate degree and two (2) years of responsible full-time paid experience in one or more of the fields of: information technology, methods analysis, operations research, systems analysis, financial administration, cost effectiveness, or fiscal and economic program or design evaluation; or

    2. A satisfactory equivalent of education and experience. However, all candidates must possess at least one year of the experience as described under 1.

    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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