“To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to dcwpjobs@dcwp.nyc.gov with the Job ID number and Position Name in the subject line.

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 more than 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection, licensing, and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources and, by helping to resolve complaints, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. Through its community outreach and the work of its offices of Financial Empowerment and Labor Policy & Standards, DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to be educated consumers and 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.gov/dcwp or on its social media sites, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
External Affairs (EA) is the intergovernmental division of the agency and manages DCWP’s relationship with City Hall, elected officials, government entities, and community and faith-based organizations. EA is responsible for these relationships to ensure that the agency speaks with a singular and consistent voice to external stakeholders.
Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner for External Affairs, the Director of Legislative Affairs will be responsible for coordinating DCWP’s legislative portfolio, directing the legislative affairs team, and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders. The Director of Legislative Affairs’ duties include, but are not limited to:
- Supervising subordinate staff to conduct and interpret research/data, monitor legislation, and propose legislation impacting issues around consumer protection, worker protection, and financial empowerment in New York City;
- Coordinating with DCWP’s divisional leadership on research efforts, including data analysis, legislation and advocacy;
- Leading DCWP’s participation in public hearings before legislative or regulatory bodies, including drafting public testimony that leverages data analysis to outline the agency’s policy positions;
- Liaising with the Mayor’s Office, including the offices for city, state, and federal legislative affairs, to advance proactive legislation and policy proposals;
- Establishing and building relationships with key government agencies, research/data and advocacy organizations, and other social science experts related to DCWP’s legislative agenda;
- Drafting reports and maintaining records/data, as well as managing other special projects or tasks, as needed;
- Directing DCWP’s efforts to request, gather, and transcribe public comments on proposed DCWP rules.

There is no minimum qualifications due to civil service specifications

- Strong management and leadership skills - Excellent written communication and attention to detail - Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills - Demonstrated ability to think critically and strategically - Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process at the City, State, and Federal level and - Flexibility in hours.

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.