Deputy Commissioner of Programs & Community Partnerships

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledge experts.

Under the direction of the First Deputy Commissioner with the broadest possible latitude to exercise independent judgment, the Deputy Commissioner for Programs and Community Partnerships (DPCP) is responsible for developing and evaluating Agency wide non-mandated programs and services while ensuring compliance with mandated services afforded to individuals assigned to its care. It leads a team composed of an Associate Commissioner and four Assistant Commissioners responsible for the overall operation of its four sub-divisions (Advancement & Enrichment, Counseling/SSH, Program Operations, and Reintegration). The selected candidate leads conversations and strategies impacting the overall development and operation of programs at the DOC; works collaboratively and acts as liaison with other operational divisions, units, external stakeholders, and officials regarding program development. Develops and coordinates overall planning and design of all research and program evaluation initiatives for agency, conducts controlled studies, analysis and evaluation of programming or initiatives for incarcerated individuals, and assessment tools. Produces evidence-based result; directs development and maintenance of performance measures and standards for programmatic functions; evaluates effectiveness of programs and recommends procedural and programmatic improvements; participates in total quality management and/or improvement activities; ensures consistent application and evaluation of treatment and assessment tools; ensures continuum of care; evaluates programs needs; coordinates programs activities with other public and private agencies; initiates and prepares requests for grants; ensures implementation and executions of grant requirement; maintains statistics, research and best practices pertaining to correctional treatments; determines appropriates staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff who might impact programs and services; coordinates interagency collaboration with New York State Department of Correction Program Deputy Commissioners or Directors for continuum of programs needs and compliance upon incarcerated individuals transfer. Performs related duties as required.

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1. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college in Public Administration, Personnel Administration,
Business Administration, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Psychology or an
equivalent/related field, plus five years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties
and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative,
managerial, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties
of the position; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in Public Administration,
Personnel Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Human Services, Criminal Justice,
Political Science, Psychology or an equivalent/related field, plus seven years of satisfactory experience
of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must
have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing
activities related to the duties of the position.
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eleven years of satisfactory,
full-time progressively responsible experience as described in "1" above, 18 months of which must
have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.

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.