Assistant Commissioner, Energy Supply

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) supports City agencies by providing essential services and resources. Its Energy Management team serves as a hub for energy efficiency and emissions reduction across City government operations, supporting agency partners in meeting the City's energy and emissions objectives. The team works across energy supply, clean energy generation, demand response and load management, efficient operations and maintenance, retrofit projects, and energy training and innovation. The Assistant Commissioner leads the Energy Supply Unit, oversees a team of about 20 staff, and directs the City's utility energy budget and billing, account management, energy data analysis and reporting, procurement decisions, billing technology systems, rate-case participation, and related energy programs. The role includes setting strategy, advising DCAS leadership, improving service and operational processes, managing contracts and technology, and developing staff.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory, full-time experience of a nature that qualifies the candidate for the duties of the position.
At least 18 months of administrative, managerial, or executive experience, or experience supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position.
Education and/or experience equivalent to the stated degree and experience requirements may be considered, but all candidates must have the specified 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the City's utility energy budget (HLP Budget) and associated utility billing staff and processes, including annual budget development and monitoring, monthly bill review and processing, compliance with fiscal and comptroller accounting requirements, utility account record-keeping, reporting database design and maintenance, and planning for emerging requirements.
Provide input on regulatory, tariff, and utility billing matters.
Oversee management of City utility accounts, including account opening, closing, and transfers as facilities change; manage revenue accounts for entities leasing City space whose energy bills are initially paid by the City; set meter-upgrade strategy; and improve customer service.
Direct analysis and reporting of utility energy usage and cost data, and make recommendations to the Deputy Commissioner and others.
Manage the multi-year citywide electricity contract with the New York Power Authority and other utility service contracts; participate in contract renewals with other City entities; and manage future commodity-purchase decisions in coordination with City procurement offices as needed.
Manage the City's energy billing technology systems, including modernization and routine maintenance of the Energy Cost, Control, and Conservation (EC3) system and the accuracy and quality of data flowing from EC3 to related DEM systems.
Represent City government in energy rate-case proceedings by providing subject matter expertise and strategic advice.
Oversee and transform programs arising from tariff and other requirements, including the City's electric and gas Demand Response programs, interruptible gas program, and real-time metering and monitoring program.
Lead strategic planning for programs; identify opportunities, risks, and threats; and position programs to respond effectively to changing policy and fiscal conditions.
Manage the Energy Supply Unit and supervise approximately 20 staff; set and enforce performance expectations, address staffing gaps through required new-needs requests and justifications, and lead professional development.
Contribute as a thought leader across DEM by connecting the work of its units and identifying and implementing new approaches to meet program and reporting needs.