What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS position at NYC Department of Social Services?
APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES CIVIL SERVICE TITLE, BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE. OR BE IMMEDIATELY REACHABLE ON EXAM NO. 1121.
The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities visit our careers page.
The Team You’ll Work With :
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) was established pursuant to the New York City Charter to promote the well-being of New York City’s immigrant communities. To achieve this, MOIA serves as a bridge between city government and immigrant communities; advises and assists in developing and implementing policies and programs designed to assist immigrants and speakers of other languages; and supports and enhances the ability of city agencies and offices to serve
MOIA is recruiting for One (1) Administrative Director of Social Services M2 to function as a Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is seeking a Director of Intergovernmental Affairs with intergov and / or legislative experience to be the agency’s principal liaison with elected officials and their offices as well as other Mayoral Offices, agencies and City Hall on matters relating to legislation and inquiries from city, state, and federal elected officials. Reporting to the Chief Policy Advisor and working closely with other office divisions including Policy and Legal Affairs, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to :
- Liaise with key intergovernmental partners at the city, state and federal level, in coordination with
the Mayor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, and coordinating MOIA’s legislative agenda
civic groups, business organizations and the public through high-level communication and coalition
building, while representing the agency with City Hall and on behalf of executive staff
candidate will field inquiries routed through elected officials’ offices
coordination
responsibilities are clearly delineated, all activities are assigned, and that specific goals are
reached
coordinated efforts
policy and strategic direction of the office
when appropriate
testimony and compile information for hearing Q&A, working closely with teams from across the
office. Coordinate hearing prep with office leadership, Mayor’s Office, and other agencies.
Provide support at hearings and identify and execute any needed follow-ups
statements, and assists with planning press events and managing responses on tight deadlines
while working closely with staff throughout the Office to ensure accuracy
Work Location : 253 Broadway, New York NY 10007
Hours / Schedule : Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Minimum Qualifications
A) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business, child welfare, counseling, economics, education, finance, human resources, labor relations, management, management science, nursing, operations research, organizational behavior, personnel or public administration, political science, psychology, sociology, social work, statistics, and / or urban studies may substitute for two years of experience; and / or
B) Graduate education beyond the baccalaureate degree may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university in the area(s) listed in “2(A)” above for each year of experience up to a maximum of three years; or
C) A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) may substitute for three years of experience.
However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and one year of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
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 not required for this position
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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