Chief of Staff

The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory.

The Department of Probation is seeking a Chief of Staff for the Office of the Commissioner. Under the executive direction of the Commissioner, with the widest latitude for initiative, judgment and action, the Chief of Staff will coordinate and implement agency initiatives, projects and assist in the oversight and management of agency operations.

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Works collaboratively with the Commissioner and Executive staff to establish and/or refine agency doctrine and policy to ensure that the agency's goals and objectives are achieved. Assist the Commissioner with advancing agency priorities by providing strategic guidance and high-level support.

- Ensures that all legislative and intergovernmental activities are synchronized and compatible with the activities of relevant organizations, private foundations, academic institutions, and professional community organizations to support agency objectives and strategies.

- Provide oversight and implementation of special projects, including risk management and data collection and analysis, with a particular focus on monitoring effectiveness and enabling new pathways out of the criminal justice system.

- Serves as liaison to agency staff, other government entities and the general public and guides the Commissioner in decisions affecting major policy and procedural changes related to issues involving public controversy and legislative sensitivity.

- Ensures that the Commissioner remains informed of public concerns in regards to public safety and probation services.

Civil Service Title: ASSISTANT DIR OF ADMINISTRATIO - 51874

Minimum Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time experience in a governmental agency, business firm, civic or educational institution, directing or assisting in the direction of one or more major areas of administration (such as budget, personnel, purchasing) in a large organization or organizational segment, or conducting related complex management studies and analyses, or performing an appropriate combination of these duties, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, or supervisory capacity; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Skills:
- Experience planning, formulating, and executing policies and programs
- Thorough knowledge of the issues that face NY State and the City's Criminal Justice system
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Mastery of advanced analytic and evaluative principles and concepts
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

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.

Salary Range: $124,026.00 - $280,567.00

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.