Deputy Chief of Staff

OFFICE OF CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER

***Open to Other Civil Service Other Titles***
The Office of Chief Medical Examiner investigates cases of persons who die within New York City from criminal violence by accident by suicide suddenly when in apparent health when unattended by a physician in a correctional facility or in any suspicious or unusual manner or where an application is made pursuant to law for a permit to cremate a body of a person.

The core values of CARES guide our work for communities and inform our behavior toward each other and all those we serve.
-Commitment: Dedicated to the mission at all times
-Accountability: Responsible to each other and the community
-Resilience: Adapt in the face of adversity
-Excellence: Achieve and maintain the highest quality
-Service: Innovate to meet evolving needs

Job Description
Reporting directly to the First Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Staff the Deputy Chief of Staff exercises wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making in support of the agencys this capacity the Deputy Chief of Staff plays a critical role in assisting the Chief of Staff with advancing strategic priorities coordinating complex initiatives and fostering effective collaboration across executive leadership agency divisions and external partners all in support of the Chief Medical Examiners vision. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Assisting the Chief of Staff in developing coordinating and implementing strategic initiatives policies projects and collaborations across internal divisions and external stakeholders.
-Coordinating and facilitating cross-divisional projects; providing recommendations to maximize efficiency in the use of staff resources and space.
-Monitoring and evaluating key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and priority action; overseeing preparation of the Mayors Management Report.
-Planning and managing executive interagency and Mayors Office meetings including agendas briefing materials and presentations.
-Serving as OCMEs liaison for inter- and intra-agency meetings convenings and working groups; cultivating partnerships initiatives and policies as directed.
-Monitoring pending legislation advising the Chief of Staff on potential operational impacts and drafting or proposing legislation as needed.
-Serving as liaison to the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services team and other intergovernmental liaisons.
-Supporting crisis and incident management by coordinating rapid responses during emergencies or high-profile events ensuring timely communication and operational continuity.
-Developing systems to track deliverables and progress on strategic initiatives; preparing updates for executive leadership and oversight entities.
-Drafting reviewing and responding to internal and external communications including memos reports background documents and presentation materials.
-Identifying opportunities to improve processes streamline workflows and enhance organizational productivity.
-Overseeing special projects assigned by the Chief of Staff often involving sensitive or confidential matters.
-Arranging and coordinating agency tours events and public engagements including scheduling logistics and preparation of briefing materials.
-Attending community meetings public programs and events where OCME is expected to be present representing the agency and ensuring follow-up on issues or commitments.
-Assisting with onboarding mentoring and supporting staff within the Chief of Staffs office and other areas supporting the Executive Leadership Team to ensure alignment of administrative and programmatic functions.
-Providing support to the First Deputy Commissioner/Chief of Staff in their role supporting the Chief Medical Examiner and the Office of the Chief to ensure alignment of priorities and effective execution of executive directives across divisions.
-Representing the Chief of Staff in his absence.
-Maintaining 24/7/365 availability to respond to urgent agency matters.
-Performing additional duties as assigned.

ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC RECORDS - 10041

Qualifications :

Qualification Requirements
1. A masters degree from an accredited college in Library Science Archival Science American History or Political Science or a related area plus four years of full-time professional experience in a governmental archives records management center or library complex 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory administrative consultative managerial or executive capacity; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above. However all candidates must have a masters degree and the 18 months supervisory administrative consultative managerial or executive experience as described in 1 above.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time