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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 NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, and most public agencies, and enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams, is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. 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 make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality, improve public safety, and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an agency, we value fairness, helpfulness, transparency, leadership, and build our teams around these values. For current job opportunities, visit our careers page.

MOCEJ is committed to improving environmental quality for all, prioritizing front-line communities, seeking to redress current and past injustices and inequities while creating economic opportunities for all. Through science-based analysis, policy and program development, and capacity building, MOCEJ leads the City’s efforts to ensure that New York City is minimizing its contributions to climate change, preparing to adapt and protect New Yorkers from extreme weather and multiple climate hazards, and giving every New Yorker a meaningful voice in our city’s future.

The Problems You’ll Solve

As Deputy Director, you will serve as a senior leader within MOCEJ, reporting to the Deputy Executive Director and working closely with the Executive Director and Chief of Staff. You will also collaborate extensively with MOCEJ Deputy Directors to align strategies, integrate programs, and drive initiatives that advance the City’s sustainability, resilience, and climate justice goals.

You will oversee critical programmatic and operational functions, lead cross-functional teams, and drive strategic initiatives that advance the Mayor's environmental and climate justice agenda. Your role will involve managing complex projects, coordinating with city agencies and external partners, supervising professional staff, and ensuring the effective implementation of policies and programs that protect New York City's environment and promote environmental equity.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading and managing assigned program areas, divisions, or special initiatives, ensuring alignment with the City’s equity, sustainability, and adaptation.

- Working closely with MOCEJ leadership to develop, refine, and implement forward-thinking policies that drive climate resilience, decarbonization, and clean energy adoption.

- Supervising and mentoring professional staff, including program managers and senior analysts, fostering professional growth and high performance.

- Developing and implementing strategic plans, policies, and procedures in collaboration with other MOCEJ leadership to ensure cohesive citywide climate action.

- Coordinating with other city agencies, community organizations, and external stakeholders to maximize impact and build support for MOCEJ initiatives.

- Overseeing budget planning and resource allocation for assigned areas.

- Representing MOCEJ at high-level meetings, interagency workgroups, and public forums.

- Conducting program evaluation and performance monitoring to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.

- Providing policy analysis and actionable recommendations to the Deputy Executive Director and Executive Director.

- Ensuring compliance with city, state, and federal regulations and requirements.

About You

- You have extensive experience in environmental policy, climate initiatives, public administration, or related fields.

- You possess strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of managing teams and complex projects.

- You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including community groups, government officials, and advocacy organizations.

- You are passionate about environmental justice and committed to creating equitable solutions for all New Yorkers.

- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality outcomes.

Minimum Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree in environmental science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in environmental policy, climate programs, government operations, or related field.

- At least 3-5 years of supervisory or management experience, including direct supervision of professional staff.

- Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.

- Strong knowledge of environmental and climate issues, particularly as they relate to urban environments.

- Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Proficiency in project management and budget oversight.

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Qualifications

1. Do you have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university?

2. Do you have an associate degree from an accredited college or university along with two (2) years of experience with administrative, analytic, coordinative, supervisory or liaison responsibilities?

3. Do you have a four-year high school diploma, or its educational equivalent approved by a state's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization along with four (4) years of experience as described in question "2" above?

4. Do you have a satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to that described in questions "1," "2," and/or "3" 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.

Salary Min: $140,000.00

Salary Max: $150,000.00