The mission of the Department of Veterans’ Services is to connect, mobilize, and empower New York City’s Veteran Community in order to foster purpose-driven lives for New York City Service Members – past and present – in addition to their caregivers, survivors, and families. DVS fulfills this mission by providing New York City’s approximately 200,000 Veterans with essential services and programs focused on pivotal areas such as economic empowerment, housing security, benefits, health and wellness, and culture.
About the Role: Special Assistant
The Special Assistant will exercise full responsibility over the management and execution of administrative tasks as they relate to supporting the Executive Team, specifically, the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Chief of Staff. In collaboration with senior leadership, the Special Assistant will also coordinate project workstreams and track deliverables as assigned. The Special Assistant will be expected to work independently and take initiative, as needed, under the leadership and supervision of the Commissioner and Chief of Staff.
Job responsibilities include:
• Point person responsible for managing and deconflicting the Commissioner’s daily schedule
• Scheduling and administrative coordination of meetings and events
• Tracking of tasks, data, and deliverables for special projects, as assigned
• Coordinating across workstreams to obtain information and organize tasks on behalf of executive leadership
• Correspond and coordinate with external stakeholders on behalf of senior leadership
• Create agendas, keep notes, and track agency commitments, as assigned
• Make recommendations and improve processes as needed
• Support other special administrative tasks and projects, as assigned
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.
To Apply
Please go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID #598311
For current City employees, please go to www.nyc.gov/ess and log into Employee Self Service.
NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
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 .
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
08/18/2023
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.