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Job Description

The Agency You’ll Join

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five

boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York

City Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously,

Mayor Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn

borough president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest

city in the world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s

economy stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable

that meets the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as

we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team.

The Team You’ll Work With

The Mayor’s Office of Environmental Coordination (MOEC) is responsible for overseeing New York

City’s environmental review process as mandated by the State Environmental Quality Review Act

(SEQRA). MOEC reviews environmental analyses conducted pursuant to the City Environmental Quality

Review (CEQR) framework for projects for which the Office of the Mayor is the designated lead agency,

including those sponsored by the New York City Economic Development Corporation. CEQR is the

process by which New York City agencies determine what effects a discretionary action they fund

and/or approve may have on the environment and communities. MOEC also assists City agencies in

carrying out their environmental review responsibilities. In addition to being the database repository

for all CEQR analysis documents produced in the City, MOEC is tasked with maintaining and updating

the CEQR Technical Manual, which is the City’s guidance for conducting environmental impact

assessments. MOEC also serves as the City's liaison to State and Federal agencies on environmental

matters and advises the Mayor on matters of environmental policy.

The Problems You’ll Solve

MOEC seeks one Deputy Director to support environmental review projects of the office’s CEQR

portfolio and general office administration. Specifically, the Deputy Director will lead a team of Senior

Project Managers and report to the Executive Deputy Director. Duties include oversight and review of

CEQR documents prepared by City, State, and Federal agencies and by private applicants seeking public

agency approvals, citywide agency review coordination, managing digital database functions, and

ensuring consistency with City policies and completeness of information. Additional responsibilities

include collaborating with Mayoral staff, agency environmental review officers, legal counsels, and

technical personnel to ensure that environmental review regulation and practice is appropriate and

consistent among City agencies, overseeing special projects such as user experience and performance

enhancement, developing methodological and practical guidance, as well as collaborating with other

MOEC personnel on specific environmental and planning projects and policy issues. The selected

candidate will also perform related duties as requested.

Responsibilities:

CEQR Portfolio and Project Management:

- Oversee and manage a portion of the CEQR Portfolio.

- Manage CEQR projects.

- Develop project analysis frameworks, schedules, track progress, and deliverables.

- Provide procedural, methodological, and project-specific guidance to the team.

- Train and support team members as needed.

- Communicate efficiently with agency partners, the Law Department, external consultants, and

attorneys.

Office Operations:

- Support the Executive Deputy Director and the Director with office administration and

representation.

- Assist with special projects as needed and perform other duties as necessary.

- Track office workflow and staff assignments to support program development and

implementation, and decision-making.

- Conduct staff performance evaluations and support continuing staff education.

- Represent MOEC at internal and public meetings and other events.

- Develop communication materials to explain MOEC’s work to diverse audiences.

About You

- You have a master’s or other advanced degree from an accredited college in an appropriate

discipline, including urban planning, environmental law, environmental science, environmental

engineering, public health, sustainability management, or a related field, and a minimum of five

(5) years of full-time experience in a relevant field.

- You have a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience with environmental impact

assessment (e.g., CEQR, SEQRA, NEPA, or other).

- You have a minimum of five (5) years of managerial experience, including the management of

staff.

- You have demonstrated experience with program development and leading the

implementation of special projects.

- You have specific expertise and/or demonstrated experience in one or more of the following

areas is a plus: urban planning, environmental, climate, or administrative law, sustainability,

climate resiliency, environmental justice, environmental science, development of contaminated

property, public health, and familiarity with New York City government and geography.

- You have excellent analytical skills, interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral

communications skills, and computer literacy is a must.

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Qualifications

- You have a master’s or other advanced degree from an accredited college in an appropriate

discipline, including urban planning, environmental law, environmental science, environmental

engineering, public health, sustainability management, or a related field, and a minimum of five

(5) years of full-time experience in a relevant field.

- You have a minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience with environmental impact

assessment (e.g., CEQR, SEQRA, NEPA, or other).

- You have a minimum of five (5) years of managerial experience, including the management of

staff.

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.

Salary Min: $105,000.00

Salary Max: $135,000.00