First Deputy Commissioner

First Deputy Commissioner

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets. The First Deputy Commissioner reports directly to the Commissioner and oversees financial operations, budget, performance management, solid waste management operations, administrative functions, legal affairs, communications and press, and public affairs. As a key advisor and trusted leader, the First Deputy Commissioner works closely with the Commissioner, Chief of Department, and executive leadership team to ensure effective management and implementation of the agency's priorities. The First Deputy Commissioner directs Deputy Commissioner titles at DSNY and oversees nine teams: Solid Waste Management, Support Services, Legal Affairs, Human Capital, Management and Budget, Strategic Initiatives, Public Affairs and Customer Experience, and Information Technology. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Under the direction of the Commissioner, partner with the Chief of Department to develop and implement strategic initiatives, operational priorities, and long-term organizational goals. - Represent the agency at executive-level meetings and with City, State, and federal partners on all operational, budget, administrative, and personnel matters. - In partnership with the Deputy Commissioner for Management & Budget, oversee all agency financial operations, including budget development, fiscal planning, procurement oversight, and financial controls. - Monitor agency-wide operational performance and implement data-driven strategies to improve service delivery and support informed decision-making through critical information technology systems. - In partnership with the Deputy Commissioner for Support Services, ensure the strategic management, maintenance, modernization, and operational readiness of DSNY's fleet assets and facilities infrastructure to support citywide sanitation operations and service delivery. - Oversee a number of administrative and human resources functions, including audits of agency processes and implementation of subsequent recommendations. - Promote workforce development, succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. - Oversee agency legal affairs in coordination with internal counsel and external legal partners.

Job ID: 781941

Posted until: 06/25/2026

First Deputy Commissioner

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets. The First Deputy Commissioner reports directly to the Commissioner and oversees financial operations, budget, performance management, solid waste management operations, administrative functions, legal affairs, communications and press, and public affairs. As a key advisor and trusted leader, the First Deputy Commissioner works closely with the Commissioner, Chief of Department, and executive leadership team to ensure effective management and implementation of the agency's priorities. The First Deputy Commissioner directs Deputy Commissioner titles at DSNY and oversees nine teams: Solid Waste Management, Support Services, Legal Affairs, Human Capital, Management and Budget, Strategic Initiatives, Public Affairs and Customer Experience, and Information Technology. The responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Under the direction of the Commissioner, partner with the Chief of Department to develop and implement strategic initiatives, operational priorities, and long-term organizational goals. - Represent the agency at executive-level meetings and with City, State, and federal partners on all operational, budget, administrative, and personnel matters. - In partnership with the Deputy Commissioner for Management & Budget, oversee all agency financial operations, including budget development, fiscal planning, procurement oversight, and financial controls. - Monitor agency-wide operational performance and implement data-driven strategies to improve service delivery and support informed decision-making through critical information technology systems. - In partnership with the Deputy Commissioner for Support Services, ensure the strategic management, maintenance, modernization, and operational readiness of DSNY's fleet assets and facilities infrastructure to support citywide sanitation operations and service delivery. - Oversee a number of administrative and human resources functions, including audits of agency processes and implementation of subsequent recommendations. - Promote workforce development, succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. - Oversee agency legal affairs in coordination with internal counsel and external legal partners.

Job ID: 781941

Posted until: 06/25/2026

• 

• Government Careers