Assistant Commissioner, Nutritional Service Division

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Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner of Health Affairs, who oversees the operations of the Nutritional Service Division who will be charged with the daily managerial oversight of the Nutritional Service Division (NSD) and who will report to the DC. Such oversight includes financial, logistical, operational, and regulatory compliance aspects of NSD. T his position is required to ensure compliance with the NYS SCOC Minimums Standard Part 7009, NYC BOC Minimum Standard Section 1-01. NYC Food Standards, NYC DOHMH Health Code/Regulations, ad the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college in Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Business Administration, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology or a related field, plus three years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or
2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described in "1" above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

- Experience in managing senior-level staff and fostering collaboration across departments. - In-depth knowledge of large-scale food production and service operations. - Ability to monitor financial performance to meet operational goals, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure fiscal responsibility. - Experience improving operational processes to enhance meal production efficiency while maintaining quality. - Deep understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to food service, public health, and nutrition. - Skilled in building relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and vendors. - Proficiency in utilizing data analytics to track performance, assess needs, and make informed decisions. - Proven ability to manage and resolve crises, such as supply chain disruptions, food safety issues, or service interruptions. - Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey policies, goals, and expectations to a diverse range of stakeholders, including employees, community members, and elected officials. - Knowledge of New York City civil service and labor laws, - Ability to drive innovation in nutritional services, such as incorporating sustainable practices and new food technologies

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.