Deputy Director of Agency Payment Unit - NYC JOBS : Job Details

The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts with a wide network of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) across New York City. Our primary responsibility is to administer available city, state, and federal funds to innovative, practical, and high-quality programs that positively impact youth and communities. Under the supervision of the Director of the Agency Payment Unit (APU), the Deputy Director will assist in managing the administrative operations within the unit, which processes payments for over 2,100 human service contracts with an annual budget of approximately $1.1 billion. The Deputy Director has the discretion to exercise independent initiative and decision-making. In addition, the Deputy Director will lead a team of three administrative staff members. The Operations team will be responsible for providing support within the unit, which includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

- Provide ongoing training for APU Payment Analysts on all relevant processes and policies.

- Deliver presentations on behalf of APU by participating in orientations and training sessions for internal and external stakeholders.

- Maintain internal systems for reconciliation reporting and tracking RQC1s and encumbrances.

- Coordinate with directors to ensure that invoices are processed promptly in accordance with established guidelines.

- Serve as a liaison, both internally and externally, to help resolve cash flow-related issues within the human services sector.

- Perform special tasks as instructed by the unit director.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or 2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or 3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in 2 above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in 1 and 2 above. NOTE: Probationary Period Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills:

- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

- Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, including managing teams and working with peers across the organization.

- Deeply motivated, capable of making sound independent judgments, and adept at exercising appropriate discretion when interacting with diverse stakeholders.

-Knowledge of the City's Financial Management System (FMS), Passport, and Excel.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:

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 studentaid.gov/pslf.

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.