Vetting and Research Manager

TLDR

Lead vetting processes to ensure candidates align with public trust expectations while supporting the Mayor's Office in systematic talent recruitment.

The Agency You’ll Join:
The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With:
The Mayor’s Office of Appointments (MOA) is responsible for helping the Mayor in identifying and selecting candidates to serve as commissioners and other senior-level roles, as well as individuals to serve on more than 200 boards and commissions vital to the operation and growth of the City. MOA serves a critical role by providing talent recruitment support for the Administration, helping to build a strategy to create a sustainable and diverse talent pipeline for the Administration’s senior leadership positions.

The Problems You’ll Solve:

The Vetting & Research Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Vetting: Conduct and manage vetting at all levels to assess candidates’ fitness to hold the public trust, to identify any flags that may suggest the candidate is not committed to our public service mission, and to identify anything in the candidate’s background that could embarrass the candidate, the Mayor, or the City should the candidate be appointed.

About You:
- You have experience in political vetting or political research.
- You possess excellent research and writing skills.
- You exercise sound judgment and discretion and maintain the security of confidential documentation.
- You have an operational understanding of New York City agencies and the political environment.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3+ years of work experience.

RESEARCH PROJECTS COOR(MA)-MGR - 0527A

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" 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.

NYC Media is the official media production entity for the City of New York, dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining residents through dynamic television and radio broadcasting. By producing local content that reflects the vibrant culture and diverse communities of New York City, it engages New Yorkers and enhances their connection to the city.

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$100,000 per year
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