Chief of Staff

The selected candidate will be offered a salary between $ - $

The selected candidate will be expected to travel to various locations as part of a consistent rotation of support including acs headquarters, nicholas scopetta children's center, crossroads detention center, and horizon juvenile detention center

The administration for children's services (acs) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. Acs manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. Acs child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, acs oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.

The division of administration provides a wide range of support services throughout the agency to ensure all divisions receive adequate and efficient support services to carry out their respective missions. The division of administration works collaboratively with many program areas offering internal resources and support necessary to function efficiently and effectively. The division of administration employs approximately 340 public employees and provides services in the areas facilities management, food and nutrition, goods and services, occupational safety and health, planning, design, and construction management unit, safety and security, transportation, construction and building operations and protocol and procedure development

What we're looking for:

Acs seeks an outstanding candidate to serve as chief of staff for the division of administration. The selected candidate will be an integral member of the division of administration leadership team, which supports acs' approximately 7,000 employees and manages a total budget of over $30m. Under the direction of the deputy commissioner, with latitude for exercising independent judgment, the chief of staff will work across all units within the division and will be responsible for supporting its day-to-day management.

The selected candidate will possess a high orientation for detail, discernment and discretion and possess an impeccable sense of professional diplomacy. The selected candidate will be highly experienced in navigating and responding to critical and complex issues across many disciplines in a comprehensive and timely manner.

What you'll do:

* serve as the first point of contact for matters related to the office of the deputy commissioner. Work closely with unit leads, chief operating officer, and divisional chiefs of staff to advance agency and division wide priorities.

* represent the deputy commissioner's office with stakeholders, including other city agencies, ensuring the division's responsiveness to key initiatives and requests.

* drive strategic initiatives on behalf of the deputy commissioner by analyzing operational challenges, monitoring performance metrics, and developing solutions that enhance efficiency, accountability, and service delivery across the division.

* serve as the primary lead on all staff related matters including but not limited to budget management, hiring, onboarding, conflict management and resolution, retention and succession planning.

* act as divisional liaison for annual audits, mayoral correspondence, directives, wellness initiatives, and special events. Ensure comprehensive coordination, execution, follow-up, and reporting.

Additional information:

Section 424-a of the new york social services law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

To apply:

* please go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or  for current nyc employees and search for job  # 758574.

* no phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

* note: only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Deputy director of administrat - 10136

Minimum qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and four (4) years of broad progressively responsible experience including two (2) years at the administrative or managerial level in a governmental agency, business firm, civic or community organization operating in the area of social services.

2. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the two (2) years of experience at the administrative or management level as described in "1" above.

Preferred skills

The candidate should possess:

- an ability to translate complex issues into timely and effective results in various areas including but not limited to administrative services, facilities, human resources and operations.

- experience in executing on high impact projects and activities.

- high orientation for detail, presentation skills and possess a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in budgeting, project management and…