Assistant Commissioner of Administration and Quality Assurance

ABOUT THE ROLE Serve as Assistant Commissioner within the NYC Department of Transportation's Roadway Repair and Maintenance Division. This role oversees over 50 employees across three critical administrative units and manages administrative activities supporting the Division's operations. Responsibilities include managing, procuring, and overseeing spending of over $285M in Expense funding, $285M in IFA revenue, and $280M in Capital funding. The position reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner for NYC DOT Roadway Repair and Maintenance and represents them in their absence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Resource Management: Oversee division-wide budgeting, fiscal reporting, procurement, capital project planning, funding, contract administration, and efficiency initiatives. - Administration: Direct human resources, fiscal management, training, safety, facilities, inventory, over 2,000 vehicle and equipment assignments, environmental compliance, and administrative support for 1,400+ employees. - Technical Services, Innovation and Quality Assurance: Oversee asphalt testing, quality assurance, vendor plant inspections, contract compliance, engineering guidance, roadway condition remediation, and construction planning. - Interfacing: Collaborate with external City agencies, internal NYC DOT units, vendors, union representatives, and community organizations. - Problem Solving and Automation: Evaluate and develop alternative solutions for problematic situations and spearhead oversight of automation in Division operations. - Documentation: Oversee and ensure the integrity of document preparation and justification. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative Manager or be reachable on the Civil Service list. Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following: 1. A baccalaureate degree and four years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, including 18 months in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty. 2. An associate degree (or 60 semester credits) and five years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described above, including 18 months in a supervisory capacity. 3. A four-year high school diploma (or equivalent) and six years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described above, including 18 months in a supervisory capacity. 4. Education and/or experience equivalent to the above. All candidates must possess the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience. Education above high school may substitute for general experience at a rate of 30 semester credits for six months of experience, up to a maximum of 3.5 years. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - An exam may be required. - 55-a Program: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability. Applicants must indicate this at the top of their resume and cover letter. - Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City employees with two continuous years of service may be eligible to reside in specific surrounding counties (Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange). SELECTION PROCESS Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service list or currently serving permanently in the Administrative Manager title. A civil service exam may be required as part of the evaluation process. HOW TO APPLY Apply through the official City of New York employment portal using Job ID 793798. Applications must be submitted by the posting deadline of 09/23/2026. Applicants seeking consideration under the 55-a Program must clearly indicate this at the top of their resume and cover letter. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Department: Department of Transportation (RRM Administration) - Location: Manhattan (55 Water St, NY, NY) - Employment Type: Full-Time - Job Level: M4 (Manager) - Number of Positions: 1 - Posted Date: 09/02/2026 - Posting Deadline: 09/23/2026 - Benefits: Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs. The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer.