Job 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 nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.

The Bureau of Environmental Compliances mission is the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, which affect the health and safety of the public and environment. Specifically, the bureau enforces the Citys Asbestos regulations as well as the Air and Noise Codes. The Bureau is comprised of the Division of Air & Noise Policy, Permitting and Enforcement and the Asbestos Control Program. These divisions respond to; air and noise code complaints; inspect and track asbestos removal projects; and foster the goals of environmental protection. Responsibilities also include certifying asbestos handlers, inspecting and issuing operating certificates to stationary combustion and industrial process sources, and implementing the requirements of the Clean Air Act.

DEP is currently seeking a dynamic individual to serve as a Policy Analyst in the title of Staff Analyst in the Bureau of Environmental Compliance. The selected candidate would be in daily contact with their supervisor, the Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau, as well as the Bureaus senior staff, through in-person meetings, phone calls, and email. The Deputy Commissioner and Executive Director would assign work to the Urban Fellow, and provide day-to-day support, feedback, and mentorship. The Policy Analyst would be integrated into the daily cadence of the office's work, attending team meetings, and delivering work products to support the Bureaus portfolio.

The following skills are desirable for this position:

-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and comfort interfacing across all levels.

-Attention to detail and excellent organization skills and follow-up.

-Intellectual curiosity and excitement about learning new policy areas.

-Strong judgment - this position interacts with external partners regularly.

-Clear, effective writing style, including the ability to succinctly summarize information and tailor communications to various audiences.

-Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel (advanced data analysis skills NOT required .)

-A background or academic experience in policy, urban planning, sustainability, public administration, or politics.

Qualifications

A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full- time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.

An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to 1, 2, 3, or 4 above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

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.

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