FIRST DEPUTY COMMISSIONER

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) operates the nations largest and most comprehensive municipal shelter system for homeless adults and families through a network of directly operated facilities and programs as well as nonprofit partnerships. The position of First Deputy Commissioner for DHS (FDC) will be responsible for the critical components of DHS operations for the following areas: Capacity Planning and Development the Office of Program Development which includes the Office of Program Development and Implementation and the Crisis Management Unit; Facilities and Logistics; Office of Administration; and the Placement Division which includes the Vacancy Control Unit Rehousing Support and Rehousing Operations

Under the executive direction of the Department of Homeless Services Administrator the First Deputy Commissioner with the greatest possible latitude for independent initiative and unreviewed action is responsible for overseeing the core support areas of the agency. In conjunction with the DHS Administrator this position will develop implement and enhance goals objectives policies procedures and performance standards that impact the administration operation and service delivery within shelters and for unsheltered individuals. The FDC is responsible for ensuring that services to the Citys most vulnerable populations are delivered 24 hours a day seven days a week and throughout the five boroughs. This position is responsible for the headcount of 1220 staff and the personnel budget of 1.5 billion.

The Department of Homeless Services seeks to hire one (1) Deputy Commissioner Homeless Services MVII to serve as First Deputy Commissioner (FDC) who will:

Provide executive leadership and direction for DHS Operations Shelter Security Management Rehousing Support and Operations DHS Budget and Financial Services Capacity and Program Development and the Office of Program Development.

In conjunction with the DHS Administrator oversee the daytoday operations of DHS and provide consultation to programmatic divisions.

Ensure that the divisions and program areas follow the Federal State and City mandates rules regulations and court rulings affecting the provision of services.

Plan develop and formulate policies and procedures governing DHS programs and processes and provide the DHS Administrator with information and recommendations for programmatic and policy decisions.

Assume executive responsibility for Agency functions programs projects and initiatives in the absence of the DHS Administrator.

Serve as primary liaison for the agency oversight partners advocate and represent the Agency in external meetings.

Routinely represent the DSS Commissioner and DHS Administrator in public hearings at community meetings and events and in meetings with advocates elected officials and community leaders.


Hours/Schedule: MonFriday 9:00 am 5pm Based on 24/7 coverage.

Work Location: 33 Beaver Street 17th New York NY 10004

Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of progressively
responsible experience including two years at the administrative or
managerial level in a large governmental agency business firm civic or community organization
operating in the area of social services; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above. However all candidates must have a
baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and the one year of
experience at the administrative or management level as described in 1 above

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime