Associate Commissioner of Human Resources and Staff Development (HRSD)

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Staff Analyst title, reachable on DDC’s promotional list for exam #9536 or the open-competitive list for exam #9058 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking human resources professional to serve as Associate Commissioner of Human Resources and Staff Development (HRSD). Reporting directly to the Executive Deputy Commissioner of Administration, the Associate Commissioner will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all human resources functions for a workforce of more than 1,150 employees and serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, talent management, and civil service and HR policy. The Associate Commissioner will lead DDC’s Human Resources and Staff Development Division, which consists of four core units: Personnel, Payroll and Time Management, Recruitment and Employee Retention, and Training and Staff Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing a modern, service-oriented HR operation that supports the agency’s mission, strengthens organizational performance, and fosters a culture of inclusion, professional growth, and employee engagement. The Associate Commissioner will play a critical role in shaping workforce policies and initiatives that enable DDC to attract, develop, retain, and support a highly skilled and diverse workforce while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, civil service regulations, and citywide personnel policies. Responsibilities Executive Leadership and Strategic Workforce Planning: Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all agency human resources functions. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Commissioner, Executive Deputy Commissioner, and senior leadership on workforce strategies to support agency operations, succession planning, and future staffing needs. Lead workforce assessments, analytics initiatives, and organizational effectiveness strategies. Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, and Retention: Direct recruitment, hiring, onboarding, retention, training, leadership development, and succession planning initiatives to ensure the agency attracts, develops, and retains a highly qualified workforce. Oversee performance management programs and initiatives that promote employee growth, accountability, and organizational excellence. HR Operations, Policy, and Compliance: Oversee core HR operations, including personnel administration, payroll and time management, leave administration, records management, and HR policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with employment laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, and citywide personnel policies. Manage audits, reporting requirements, and oversight agency responses. HR Technology and Analytics: Leverage HR data, analytics, and technology to improve decision-making, streamline operations, and enhance workforce management. Oversee HR systems modernization, automation, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. In compliance with Public Law 99‑603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education‑recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers is available at: Minimum Qualifications

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, 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 Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, 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; management or methods analysis; or personnel or public administration. Eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity.
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience in the areas described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.
3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience as described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.
4. A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of satisfactory full‑time professional experience as described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.
5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience as described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience.

Preferred Skills Senior‑level experience managing human resources functions within a large, complex organization, preferably within New York City government or the public sector. Strong knowledge of public‑sector human resources practices, civil service systems, workforce planning, and employment law. Demonstrated success leading organizational change, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives. Experience supervising multidisciplinary HR teams and advising leadership on complex personnel matters. Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with experience utilizing workforce data to inform decision‑making. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and work collaboratively with executive leadership. 55a 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 Service 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nyc-Department-of-Design-and-Construction