Job Description

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.

The First Deputy Commissioner reports directly to the Commissioner and oversees financial operations, budget, performance management, solid waste management operations, administrative functions, legal affairs, communications and press, and public affairs. As a key advisor and trusted leader, the First Deputy Commissioner works closely with the Commissioner, Chief of Department, and executive...