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 Mayor’s Office of Deed Theft Prevention (MODTP) is located within the NYC Department of Finance (DOF) and reports directly to the Commissioner of Finance (DOF) and the NYC Mayor’s Office. The office is responsible for identifying emerging deed theft trends throughout New York City, coordinating outreach and education efforts, assisting residents with navigating available resources and facilitating referrals to appropriate legal and investigative partners.

MODTP is seeking a Deputy Director to support the operational, legal, and programmatic functions of the office. Reporting to the Director of MODPT, the Deputy Director will help oversee complex case coordination dealing with complicated determinations of law and fact, support policy and legislative initiatives, assist with interagency engagement, community outreach, investigation of deed theft complaints and contribute to the program development and office development.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in assisting the Director and staff with program development, coordinating with partnered agencies and legal services providers, and assisting homeowners with their complaints.

The selected candidate’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the Director in overseeing office operations, establishing strategic priorities, monitoring performance metrics, and coordinating legal and programmatic activities.
• Develop and implement legal protocols, internal operational procedures workflows, investigative standards and case management practices to support effective program administration.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of proposed legislation, policies, and recommendations and prepare recommendations for agency leadership.
• Conduct complex legal and policy research related to deed theft, fraud, title disputes and consumer protection laws.
• Prepare legal memoranda, briefing material, testimony legal correspondence and executive recommendation concerning deed theft prevention and homeowner protection matters.
• Act as a liaison with elected officials, legislators, housing counselors, and legal services organizations on a regular basis concerning deed theft.
• Review, analyze, and investigate deed theft complaints, coordinate legal referrals and recommend, assist with case management and recommend appropriate enforcement or legal remedies.
• Coordinate with the agencies, including the NYC Law Department, District Attorney’s Office of the NYS Attorney General Office, housing agencies, legal services providers and other stakeholders on matters involving significant legal and policy implications.
• Represent MODTP at interagency meetings, public forums, and working groups concerning deed theft prevention initiative.
• Conduct and participate in community outreach.
• Monitor and analyze data metrics and case trends to support strategic policy and procedures recommendations.
• Provide operational guidance and technical support to staff in program.
• Act on behalf of the Director when necessary.

Additional Information:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.

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