Assistant Director

Assistant Director

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City's communities.

DCWP's Licensing Division seeks an Assistant Director to oversee the Intake unit to process applications for DOHMH categories. The Assistant Director will report to the Borough Manager. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Review and process applications in all DOHMH license applications and all relevant information;
• Manage the day to day operations of the Intake unit;
• Act as a liaison for DoHMH and any other agencies or associates as required to fulfill licensing requirements;
• Supervise staff, including tracking and assigning tasks, to ensure productivity and effectiveness, conducting training and providing guidance;
• Develop, document and implement internal systems, policies, and procedures that help to organize and guide the division's work and operations, document database issues, and improve overall performance;
• Perform ordinary mathematical computations while accepting and processing payments, completing close outs, and other tasks as assigned;
• Check records for accuracy of information and for conformity with established policy and procedures;
• Back up other supervisors and units as directed;
• Conduct complex system searches, reviewing documentation for accuracy, data entry and quality assurance for both their own work and over the work of the unit;
• Assessing staff performance accurately and providing feedback to motivate and/or improve performance levels;
• Assist applicants with outreach to other city agencies, as well as interagency communication to help resolve issues pertaining to their license;
• Answer telephone calls, emails and written correspondence and communicate applicant information;
• Attend seminars, meetings and/or trainings;
• Follow all division and agency policies and procedures; and
• Perform all relevant and related Licensing tasks as assigned when needed.

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