Director of Policy

Director of Policy

About the Agency : The New York City Business Integrity Commission (BIC) is a regulatory and law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the trade waste industry and the City's public wholesale markets. Businesses seeking to operate in these industries within the City of New York must, by law, apply to BIC and be approved by BIC for the requisite license or registration. BIC's goals include : to keep industries free of organized crime and other forms of corruption; to ensure that regulated businesses are able to compete fairly; that customers receive equitable treatment, and that regulated businesses do not present a harm to public safety and conduct their affairs with honesty and integrity. BIC is a NYC Vision Zero Task Force member agency since 2016.

Position Summary : The Director of Policy, under supervision of the Agency Commissioner and the Chief of Staff, oversees policy matters, including the development and implementation of new initiatives and applicable local laws. This role is the intergovernmental and legislative affairs liaison as well as the agency's primary liaison on interagency policy programs, such as the Vision Zero Task Force. In this role, the director works closely with the General Counsel and legal unit on rulemaking and CAPA hearings and may help coordinate and participate in other agency public meetings and outreach events. The director supports the Commissioner or other executive staff at high-level meetings and public-facing events. The ideal candidate will also handle all communications and press matters under the direction of the Commissioner.

Qualifications : 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or 2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or 3. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.