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. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
The Research and Analytics Division (“RAD”) performs economic analysis in support of the agency’s policy work, produces public-facing research products, provides data science and technologist support in investigations, analyzes agency operations, and fulfills all agency external reporting functions.
RAD is seeking a Director of Operations to play a key role in the administrative and operational management of the Division. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner, the Director of Operations will work closely with other members of the Division’s management team to meet the Division’s administrative and operational and help shape its growth and development. Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating all procurement needs of the Division, including identifying purchasing needs, partnering with members of DCWP’ Administration Division and Division of Technology and Strategic Solutions to determine the most suitable goods, services, vendors, procurement methods, and source of funds, assisting in securing security approvals for all technology products, communicating with vendors, coordinating with the General Counsel Division on any associated contracts and agreements, and preparing all forms and administrative actions required for procurement on behalf of the Division;
- Coordinating employee recruitment and onboarding on behalf of the Division;
- Responding to FOIL and audit requests for Division data and documents;
- Managing the Division budget, organization chart, and administrative personnel actions;
- Project managing key Division initiatives;
- Drafting and maintaining the Division’s policy and procedural manual;
- Managing the Division’s physical space; and
- Supervising staff in any of the above.
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and six months of satisfactory full-time professional experience in procurement of goods, services, construction or construction-related services, or professional, technical or administrative experience in contract negotiation/management; or
- An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college, and 18 months of satisfactory, full-time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two and one-half years of satisfactory full time professional experience as described in “1” above; or
- A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. College education may be substituted for professional experience under “2” or “3” above at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and 6 months of the experience described in “1” above.
Special Notes:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level I or one additional year of the experience described in "1" above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, either one year served at Assignment Level II or two additional years of the experience described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been supervisory, or spent performing professional procurement duties equivalent to those performed at Assignment Level III.
Preferred Skills
- Excellent administrative management skills.
- Expertise in government procurement, especially within NYC agencies.
- Strong background in technology and analytics.
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
In addition, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) offers competitive salaries and the following benefits: Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and personal leave
- Paid time off for sick leave
- A generous holiday package of up to 13 days Health Benefits
- Medical insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Financial and Savings Benefits
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account Programs
- New York City Municipal Credit Union Savings Program
- Transit Benefit Programs Retirement and Pension Plans
- New York City Employee Retirement System (NYCERS) pension plan
- New York City Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 401(k) and 457 plan Additional Benefits for Union Members
- Disability Insurance
- Health Club Reimbursements
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Hospital Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement *Please note only employees represented by a labor union may qualify for additional benefits provided by the union welfare fund.
Student Loan Forgiveness
- DCWP qualifies as a public service employer, which means our employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. If you have federal student loans, you may be able to have your loans forgiven by working full-time in public service. To learn more about PSLF and its eligibility requirements, visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program website.
Employee Discounts
- Apple and Dell products
- Cell phones and plans
- Gym memberships
- Special pricing on event tickets through Barclay Center, Plum Benefits and Working Advantage
- And more!
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.