SUSTAINABILITY LEAD

City of New York - SUSTAINABILITY LEAD

Location: New York, New York

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ONLY SEEKING INTERNAL CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THIS POSITION

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 storm water, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.

BEDC is seeking to hire a Sustainability Lead to oversee the sustainability program. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, the Sustainability Lead will ensure consistency in design deliverables across all capital programs in order to support DEP operating bureaus’ capital construction requirements in a manner consistent with BEDC’s core values.

The Sustainability Lead manages the sustainability program which implements City-wide sustainability objectives through the development of Bureau specific standards. This position requires work with a variety of project stakeholders including engineers, architects, operators, community boards, and urban planners where excellent communication and client service skills are required.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
2. Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrates collaborative team approaches.
• Experience helping foster a positive team environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, writing, and public speaking skills.
• Preference may be given to candidates with LEED and/or Envision accreditation.
• Preference will be given to candidates with computer proficiency including AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

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We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only candidates under consideration will be contacted.