Deputy Director of Energy Projects

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 system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Office of Energy and Resource Recovery Programs (Energy Office) is charged with plotting the course for DEP to meet its energy and carbon neutrality goals, as well as maximizing resource recovery. The Energy Office also provides energy and performance tracking, program assessment, scientific research, emergency planning and internal auditing services to DEP's operating bureaus.

The Deputy Director of Energy Projects will report directly to the Director of the Energy Office to advance critical energy efficiency and renewable generation projects. This role will collaborate closely with operating bureaus to identify measures, secure funding and ensure project delivery advances on schedule. The selected candidate will identify potential projects by overseeing or leading audits, attending internal project scoping meetings, or identifying measures through site visits. The Deputy Director of Energy Projects will also be responsible for compliance with energy-related local laws. This role will engage with external partners including DCAS Division of Energy Management, the New York Power Authority, and project consultants/contractors to advance Energy Office goals.

ADMINISTRATIVE ENERGY CONSERVA - 10043

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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: $ 75,443.00

Salary Max: $201,607.00