The Office of Program Development and Implementation (OPDI) is a unit within the DHS Executive Office established to make system improvements and enhancements by developing programs, policies, procedures, and training; supporting implementation; and monitoring and evaluating performance.
The Department of Homeless Services is recruiting for one (1) Administartive Staff Analyst NM-2 to function as a Director of Program Development, who will:
• Liaise with the DSS Office of Policies, Procedures, and Training (OPPT) and other DHS stakeholders to develop, revise, integrate and sustain critical agency policies to ensure the well-being of families and individuals.
• Collaborate with Agency divisions to identify training needs and liaising with DSS OPPT to develop training programs for Agency and provider staff.
• Lead a team of project coordinators who will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to publish written guidance and training material.
• Develop and maintain systems to ensure the timely development and completion of the various procedure and training projects.
• Assess the provision of services at shelters, as well as develop protocols and quality assurance standards to ensure consistency and quality in practice across provider agencies.
• Establish and lead multi-stakeholder working groups on selected projects to creatively advance agency initiatives.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A master’s degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in “1” above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in “1” above.
Preferred Skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across programs and with outside agencies.
• Excellent analytical and management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, time sensitive responsibilities effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
Additional Information
The Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services/ Department of Homeless Services offers competitive salaries and the following benefits:
Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees’ Retirement System);
401(k) and Roth 457 Retirement Savings Programs;
U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program;
Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program;
Training and Professional Development;
Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program;
Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave.
To Apply
APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.
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55-a 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 Svc 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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Hours/Shift
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Work Location
33 Beaver St, New York NY
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.
POSTING DATE
07/31/2023
POST UNTIL
Until Filled
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.