NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
The Treasury and Payment Services Division has over 500 staff and oversees the agency’s management of the City’s cash balances and its relationships with banking institutions. The division is responsible for the oversight of all City payment websites, the payment processing of tax returns, property recording forms, parking violation programs, and the collection of delinquent accounts. Treasury and Payment Services is also responsible for collecting outstanding violations issued by City agencies and adjudicated by the Environmental Control Board.
Land Records/City Register administers the recording and filing of real or personal property documents and ensures their availability for public inspection. Records are maintained in an electronic format in the Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS). The Division is responsible for the collection of the appropriate fees and taxes at recording and reconciling the revenue collected monthly.
A highly motivated experienced executive is needed to serve as 1st Deputy City Register and overseeing the Land Records division in the absence of the Assistant Commissioner/City Register.
Responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:
• Analyze, evaluate & monitor activities of entire Land Records Division.
• Review operational policies and procedures to develop new processes and improvement to maximize efficiency.
• Compile division reports for Assistant Commissioner.
• Manage special projects, strategic projects including development of project plans, implementation & tracking progress.
• Interact with internal & external groups including coordinating meetings and maintaining constructive working relationships.
• Oversee Quality Assurance and Reporting.
• Maintain records management, digitization projects and grant writing.
• Act on behalf of Assistant Commissioner in her absence.
• Testify in Court on behalf of the City Register.
• Manage and work on Strategic Projects for the division when necessary.
• Write Request for Quotes and Request for information for strategic projects when needed.
• Assist in writing new needs when necessary.
• Hiring Manager for the division.
• Maintain and manage Standard Operational Procedures for the entire Division.
• Interact with the Title and Real Estate industry on policies affecting the recording and filing of property related documents Ensures adherence to the laws which govern the recording of real estate and the filing of personal property documents and maintain a permanent official record of all recordings for public inspection.
Minimum Qual Requirements
Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time administrative experience, at least one year of which must have been in the fields of real estate, taxation, law or public administration. In addition, 18 months must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. However, all candidates must have 18 months of supervisory experience and the one year of specialized experience as described in “1” above. Education may be substituted for the administrative or specialized experience described above (but not for the 18 months of supervisory experience) at the rate of a two year master’s degree in business administration or public administration substituting for one year of experience.
Preferred Skills
• Proven work experience in executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity.
• Strong leadership, organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
To Apply
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While we appreciate every applicant’s interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.
55-a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Svc 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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Hours/Shift
Unless otherwise indicated, all positions require a five-day workweek.
Work Location
66 John Street, New York, NY
(Current location but could be subject to change)
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.
POSTING DATE
08/22/2023
POST UNTIL
09/12/2023
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.