Special Assistant To The CFO

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMIN. STAFF ANALYST TITLE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City with an annual operating budget of more than $1.4 billion and 10 year capital program of over $25 billion.

DEP seeks a candidate to serve as Special Financial Assistant to the Agency Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO oversees a staff of approximately 900 in the areas of customer services, information technology, procurement, budgeting, audits, facilities, fleet, executive administration, and the NYC Water Board. Together, these units ensure that the agency's fiscal needs are met, and that the agency is in compliance with financial, accounting and auditing requirements of its various oversights.

The Special Assistant to the CFO will provide administrative support and guidance to the CFO, as follows:

• Provides specialized executive-level management support to the CFO and budget team.

• Assist in conducting in-depth financial analyses including cost/benefit analyses.

• Collect, review and compile financial and other data from staff across the organization into data-driven reports in support of the agency's strategic and financial priorities.

• Exercises leadership and communicates effectively and diplomatically with all levels of management, operational and technical staff.

• Creates and compiles high-quality briefing materials, meeting agendas, talking points, etc. to assist the CFO in effectively managing financial and fiscal operations.

• Assist in formulating corrective action plans to improve efficiency and enhance productivity.

• Utilize quantitative analysis and statistical techniques to prepare summary reports.

• Perform related duties and special projects as required by the CFO and the Deputy CFO.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, 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 closely related field, 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 in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area. 18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or

2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in "1" above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish, draw conclusions, and recommend effective solutions.

• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative and critically analyze processes and procedures in a push toward constant improvement.

• Working knowledge of accounting and fiscal disciplines.

• Working knowledge of budget preparations and review operations.

• Specialized knowledge of all phases of operational and financial audits.

• Previous experience working for the City of New York in budgeting, accounting and/or fiscal management.

55a Program

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. 55A candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.