The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively engaging with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organizations throughout New York City, DOP provides opportunities for those on probation to access services and opportunities that positively impact their life trajectory. Following the best current data on “what works,” staff at DOP engage in meaningful relationships with those on probation to enhance community safety and decrease recidivism.

The Department of Probation is recruiting for an Assistant Commissioner of Human Resources. Under executive direction of the Deputy Commissioners of Administration with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment has oversight responsibility, the Assistant Commissioner will:


- Advise Executive and Senior level staff on personnel policies and provides technical assistance where appropriate to ensure uniform application of Citywide and Agency policies and procedures.

- Originate and lead Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes quality and productivity and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

- Coordinate the implementation of services, policies and programs through Human Resources and Timekeeping staff that provide customer friendly service to all agency personnel in the areas: recruiting and staffing, employee orientation, benefits, recordkeeping of time, workforce safety, career counseling, organizational development and performance management

- Coordinate the activities of the Personnel and Timekeeping Units to ensure the integrity of all human resource functions including recruitment, selection, placement, civil service administration, timekeeping, classification, compensation, benefits administration and reporting and labor relations; and ensures that data input to the NYCAP’s, Planned Action Report (PAR) Process and City Time systems is both accurate and in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policies.

- Work collaboratively with Assistant Commissioner of Financial Operations to streamline the sharing of information to increase the timeliness and correctness of all personnel actions processed.

- Advise all levels of management on Human Resources issues ensuring agency compliance to all applicable rules, regulations and contractual agreements.

- Work closely with DOP Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer to ensure appropriate information is disseminated and serves as the Agency Career Counselor.

- Maintain liaison function with Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) on all transactions ensuring compliance with applicable polices and Comptroller’s Directives.

- Maintain an up-to-date Employee Manual; ensures that policy and procedure communications are routinely distributed to all staff to provide access to up-to-date and relevant information.

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time experience in a governmental agency, business firm, civic or educational institution, directing or assisting in the direction of one or more major areas of administration (such as budget, personnel, purchasing) in a large organization or organizational segment, or conducting related complex management studies and analyses, or performing an appropriate combination of these duties, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, or supervisory capacity; or

A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all
candidates must possess the 18 months experience in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, or supervisory capacity as described in “1” above.

- Have an understanding of and commitment to the mission and vision of the Department of Probation and the New York City Model of Probation. - Strong management experience. - Comprehensive knowledge of New York City and State Court Systems, probation/social service case work principles and regulations, trends and developments in the probation field and best practices in the area of motivating persons under supervision to lead law abiding lives. - Ability to inspire and motivate adult probation staff to embrace and implement new approaches or goals as determined collaboratively with the cabinet, executive, and senior staff. - Ability to work independently and, at the same time, as a member of a team. - Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and team building skills. - Ability to multi-task and travel to the various borough offices, as needed. - Ability to analyze and recommend policies and procedures with strategic foresight. - Ability to propose innovative approaches to complex problems. - Proven ability to present the agency’s position in meetings with high level officials and other government and private entities. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Exceptional analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking skills

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.