Job Description DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including: - Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees. - Managing 55 public buildings. - Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property. - Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies. - Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country. - Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do. DCAS Fiscal and Business Management (FBM) is responsible for effectively managing agency finances to ensure programs are funded for critical work, the agency is maximizing revenue opportunities, identifying efficiency opportunities, while preserving service delivery. FBM’s units include Expense Budget, Revenue Budget, Audits and Accounts, Nonpublic Schools Security Reimbursement Program and the Capital Budget Unit. Under executive direction of the Deputy Commissioner, with extensive latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, the Chief of Staff (COS) advances the Deputy Commissioner’s priorities within the line of service, serves as a confidant to the Deputy Commissioner on matters of a sensitive or policy-making nature, provide guidance and counsel to the Deputy Commissioner on a variety of matters and ensures the day to day management of the Deputy Commissioner’s office. The Chief of Staff will be responsible for but not limited to the following: - Contribute to the development and implementation of financial standards and procedures for FBM and DCAS at large - Under the DC’s guidance, strengthen FBM’s internal procedures and processes - Provide troubleshooting assistance to the DC on a variety of fronts, including taking responsibility for assessing and resolving issues brought to the DC’s attention. - Support the delivery of high-priority special projects at the request of the DC - Ensure high quality communication among agency staff and coordinate intra-agency meetings when necessary. - Work with the HR business partner to advance FBM’s HR needs - Serve as the Liaison to the DCAS communications and external affairs teams, coordinating responses to external inquiries - Ensure FBM’s timely response in meeting City Council deadlines on DCAS Terms & Conditions budget reports - Develop and implement protocols for briefing the DC in preparation for internal and external meetings to ensure the Commissioner’s time is effectively leveraged. - In coordination with the Assistant Commissioner, prepare the DC’s briefing documents for external hearings - Serve as FBM’s PMMR/MMR liaison, working with the Assistant Commissioner and Directors to ensure timely updates - Perform various high level specialized managerial/executive functions at the DC’s request. Qualifications There are no formal education or experience requirements for this title. 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.