Associate Commissioner of Administration Office of Administration

• Full-time
• Agency: HOUSING PRESERVATION & DVLPMNT
• Job Category:
  Administration & Human Resources
• Salary Band: $150,000+
• Compensation: USD 185,000 - USD 185,000

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.

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.

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.

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 agency wide 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.

• 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…