Chief of Staff

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. To perform these critical services, DEP employs nearly 6,000 individuals in a variety of field and professional positions. DEP is currently seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Chief of Staff for 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. The Chief of Staff supports Bureau’s mission by ensuring the smooth functioning of the Bureau, advancing policies, evaluating the Bureau’s progress, and coordinating critical agency projects with senior staff and City Hall. The Chief of Staff reports to the Deputy Commissioner and will work closely with Bureau and agency leadership to fulfill DEP’s strategic goals.

• Provides oversight and guidance to projects of strategic importance to the agency, including those that require cross-functional collaboration.
• Provides leadership and general direction to Bureau personnel in planning, conducting, and coordinating specific research projects.
• Participates in meetings, seminars, etc., on the planning and development of research projects including making policy recommendations.
• Track deliverables across the Bureau, monitoring and assisting staff to achieve deadlines.
• Serves as the team leader for certain intra-bureau or multi-bureau initiatives, reports on progress, and tracks follow-up actions requested by the Bureau senior staff.
• Represents the Deputy Commissioner on special projects.
• Coordinates presentations, sets agendas, and summarizes deliverables for the Bureau’s senior staff meetings.
• Scopes and manages complex projects and initiatives from inception to delivery.
• Research, track and analyze policies and regulations related to the Bureau’s mission and make recommendations.
• Develop and implement stakeholder strategies on policy and procedural issues.
• Advises on and/or prepares the Deputy Commissioner’s internal and external communications, both written and spoken.
• Represents the Deputy Commissioner as required with staff, other City entities, and the stakeholder community at large.
• Ability to effectively analyze quantitative data and synthesize into effective presentations and memos to top management, public groups, and/or other stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties and functions as required.
  
  

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Minimum Qualifications

• For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
  
  

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

• A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
  
  

Note

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both oral and written - Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies across a diverse community - Excellent attention to detail in all schedule-related matters - Discretion and judgment in handling sensitive information - Experience working directly with a public official or other high-profile principal - Familiarity with New York City government - Ability to write speeches and articles for publication - Knowledge and familiarity with relevant software applications including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and others
  
  

55a Program

This Position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

, $109,565.00 – $142,112.00