Deputy Executive Director

The New York City Fire Pension Fund, seeks a full-time Deputy Executive Director, reporting directly to the Executive Director of the NYC Fire Pension Fund, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

– Act as the principal assistant to the Executive Director and in his/her absence assume all the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director.
– Act as the liaison to the Fire Pension Fund board trustees as well as all City agencies including the FDNY and address the various issues and concerns that arise. The Deputy Director will be responsible for any legislative issues that arise and will act as liaison to the NYC Council and the NYS legislature.
– Consult with and advise the Executive Director and the Fund’s Board of Trustees on technical matters related to the establishment of policy or the modification/implementation of existing policy.
– Responsible for working with the Board of Trustees, and with various regulatory agencies of the City, State, and Federal governments and serve as a liaison to the City and State Retirement Systems, as well as City and State agencies on matters related to retirement benefits and the operation of the New York City Fire Pension Fund.
– Responsible for setting goals and schedule completion of operational and mandatory compliance with City and State agency assignments.
– Instruct subordinates in established rules and procedures, initiate and maintain continuing reviews and studies of the services and information provided to the members and related/interested agencies, both public and private.
– Responsible for the initiation, maintenance, and improvement of all related programs.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 60 college credits from an accredited college;
2. Five years of full-time professional experience in executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory roles relating to business, finance, or pensions;
3. A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to “1”and/or “2” above. However, all candidates must
have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State department of education or recognized accrediting organization and must possess at least five years of experience as described in “2” above, including 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience.

Preferred Skills

Strong management and leadership skills strong analytic and planning skills. Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Well organized, assertive, and able to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle all matters with utmost discretion. Ability to work under pressure, while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
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 https://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.