Job Description

Company Description Job Description The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with more than 5,000 employees. DEP is currently seeking a dynamic individual to serve as a Senior Policy Analyst in the Bureau of Environmental Compliance. The Bureau of Environmental Compliance (BEC) enforces the City's Air and Noise Codes, regulations that affect the health and safety of the public and environment. The Bureau has the goal of enhancing quality of life for New Yorkers by relieving neighborhoods of environmental pollutants and stressors. DEP is seeking an experienced policy analyst and strategist with project management skills to refine and implement innovative policies. A successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and excellent communicator, with a proven track record of project management, policy analysis, policy development, and implementation. The selected individual will report directly to the Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Environmental Compliance and will work closely with Bureau leadership to fulfill BEC's mission and strategic goals. Working closely with BEC staff, the Policy Analyst will be responsible for a variety of tasks in support of the Bureau:

• Analyze quantitative data and synthesize into compelling, data-driven narratives that position the Bureau to advance its strategic priorities.
• Conduct policy research, draft policy recommendations, and present in a format appropriate to the audience.
• Act as a point of contact between the Bureau and other bureaus within BEC, external stakeholders, including members of the public, other agencies, subject matter experts, and the Mayor's Office.

-Manage special projects, such as: a.Identifying subject matter experts for participation in a public/private committee tasked with developing and evaluating policies, establishing goals and timelines for the group, and acting as point person for the group. b.At a high level, overseeing the status of environmental review for Bureau initiatives. c.Designing new programs such as an Indirect Source Rule, developing a project plan for implementation, and assisting with implementation. -Other duties include: a.Developing written documents and slide decks that convey complex, technical information accurately in a manner suitable to the general public and non-technical City stakeholders. b.Prepare agendas and minutes for meetings, and track follow up actions. c.Identifying opportunities to share the Bureau's accomplishments and future goals with the agency's executive staff and the public.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

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.

Additional Information 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. City of New York

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