Associate Commissioner of Administration for the Office of Administration

Job Description

About the Agency:

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City.

As the nation’s largest municipal housing agency, HPD is responsible for building and preserving affordable housing, protecting tenants from harassment and displacement, and holding landlords accountable across the five boroughs. Under Commissioner Dina Levy and the Mamdani Administration, HPD is pursuing an ambitious housing agenda focused on the needs of New York’s tenants. With a broad set of tools including standards enforcement, tenant resources, and the creation of new affordable housing, HPD is committed to making New York City a more affordable place for renters and homeowners alike.

Your Team:

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and people-centered leader to serve as Associate Commissioner of Administration. Reporting directly to the Executive Deputy Commissioner, the Associate Commissioner will oversee the Divisions of Human Resources and General Services, working in close partnership with the Office of Labor Relations and Investigations to ensure the agency’s administrative infrastructure is strong, equitable, and aligned with HPD’s mission.

Your Impact:

This senior role is central to shaping the employee experience, strengthening operational support systems, and ensuring HPD has the talent, resources, and administrative capacity needed to advance the Mayoral Housing Plan and deliver high-impact services to New Yorkers.

Your Role:

The Associate Commissioner of Administration will provide strategic leadership across HPD’s administrative portfolio, guiding policies and operations that support almost 2,500 employees. The position will oversee workforce management, labor relations coordination, facilities and fleet operations, space planning, and agencywide administrative services. This role requires a collaborative senior leader with deep experience in public-sector administration, strong organizational leadership skills, and a commitment to building an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Your Responsibilities:

- Lead administrative operations by overseeing the Divisions of Human Resources and General Services to ensure cohesive strategies, operational excellence, and alignment with agency priorities.
- Serve as principal advisor to the Executive Deputy Commissioner on workforce strategy, administrative policy, and organizational effectiveness.
- Partner with the Office of Labor Relations and Investigations to support labor-management engagement, contract interpretation, and issue resolution.
- Guide staffing, headcount management, and recruitment planning to meet agency needs.
- Ensure HR practices comply with City, State, and Federal regulations and promote equity and transparency.
- Oversee office space planning, workplace design, and facilities operations across HPD locations.
- Manage agency fleet operations, equipment, and logistical support services.
- Ensure readiness and continuity of operations during emergencies or major disruptions.
The Associate Commissioner of Administration plays a critical role in:
- Building a modern, inclusive, and high performing public workforce
- Ensuring HPD’s administrative systems support mission critical housing work
- Strengthening the agency’s operational resilience and service delivery
- Creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered
This is a unique opportunity to shape the administrative foundation of the nation’s largest municipal housing agency and directly contribute to improving the lives of millions of New Yorkers.

Preferred skills

- Proven experience leading complex service delivery operations in government settings
- Strong project and process management skills with a results-driven mindset
- Proven ability to drive organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience developing workforce strategies to enhance engagement and staff retention
- Ability to cultivate a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture
- Experience leading initiatives to integrate best practices and business process improvements

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Qualifications

1. Graduation from accredited college with a baccalaureate degree; and four (4) years of progressively responsible supervisory, administrative, or consultative experience in law, management of multiple dwellings administration of housing development programs, community organizations, rehabilitation of residential properties, or related work, including either one (1) year of executive-level experience in administering government-subsidized housing programs, or one (1) year of experience directing a legal program related to government-subsidized housing programs.
A law degree from an accredited college and admission to the Bar of the state of New York may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the general experience required; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent.

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.