Assistant Commissioner - Manhattan, NY
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Job description
Assistant Commissioner / Negotiator
- OFFICE OF LABOR RELATIONS
Posted On: 02/21/2026
- Full-Time
Location
MANHATTAN
- No Exam Required
Department
Executive
Salary Range:
$120,000.00 – $190,000.00
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Job Description
The New York City Office of Labor Relations (OLR) serves as the Mayor's chief representative in the conduct of all labor relations between the City of New York and labor unions representing employees of the City. OLR is responsible for negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements for approximately 150 bargaining units representing over 300,000 employees across the broad and diverse spectrum of municipal services the City offers.
In addition, OLR administers the City's Health Benefits Program, which provides health insurance coverage to approximately 1.2 million employees, retirees, and dependents; the Deferred Compensation Plan, which manages more than $30 billion in employee retirement assets; the Employee Assistance Program, providing mental health support to City employees and their families, and Work Well NYC, the City's workplace wellness program.
The New York City Office of Labor Relations (OLR) is seeking an Assistant Commissioner to join its Executive Division, which is responsible for representing the Mayor in negotiating and implementing collective bargaining agreements with the City's over 350,000 unionized employees.
Under executive direction, with very wide latitude for the exercise of judgement, knowledge and experience, assists the Commissioner of Labor Relations (OLR) in assigned areas of labor relations including collective bargaining, meditation, fact-finding and contract administration.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Consults with and advises the Commissioner and FDC Commissioner on labor relations problems to which assigned.
- Serve as chief spokesperson or lead negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations with unions and employee organizations.
- Acts as labor relations consultants to city agencies and City Hall.
- Acts as liaison with other oversight agencies including DCAS, OMB, FISA-OPA, and Law Department.
- Assists the Commissioner and FDC Commissioner at meetings held with agency heads or labor groups. When designated, represents the Commissioner and FDC Commissioner at such meetings.
- Assists in the preparation and presentation of cases on behalf of the Office of Labor Relations at fact-findings hearings and/or arbitration proceedings.
- Drafts contracts, agreements and other terms or settlement.
- Build and maintain positive labor-management relationships.
- Collaborate with legal counsel on labor and employment matters.
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Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in labor-management relations or a closely related field, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising a staff performing labor-management relations; or
Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations. - Proven negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills. - Ability to analyze financial and workforce data to inform bargaining strategy. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning abilities. - Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
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.
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Job ID
770779
Posted until
04/19/2026
Title code
13365
Civil service title
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF LABO
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Assistant Commissioner / Negotiator
- Experience Level:
Manager
Job level
M4
Number of positions
1
Work location
22 Cortlandt Street
- Category:
Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs
Assistant Commissioner / Negotiator
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