Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets. Under the supervision of the Director of Executive Operations, the Executive Assistant to the Commissioner will provide administrative support for the Sanitation Commissioner and other DSNY executive staff. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Strategic Calendar Management: Manage scheduling and calendars for the Commissioner and select other senior staff, prioritizing meetings, briefings, and public appearances while ensuring the Commissioner is prepared with necessary materials.
• Communications Liaison: Screen and prioritize phone calls, emails, and correspondence from staff, officials, community leaders, and the public.
• Briefing & Documentation: Coordinate with Department leadership to gather briefing memos and reports. Ensure meeting materials are prepared and organized in advance of meetings.
• Special Projects: Assist in the coordination of special initiatives, ranging from departmental events to high-level meetings, ensuring events and meetings are professional, orderly, and well-executed.

Qualification Requirements 1. A Baccalaureate Degree and two (2) years of full-time paid experience in an administrative or managerial position or 2. High School graduate and four (4) years of full-time paid experience as described above or 3. A satisfactory equivalent.

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.

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.