New York City, NY-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Queens, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

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.

  • Advance critical energy efficiency and renewable generation projects.
  • Collaborate closely with operating bureaus to identify measures and secure funding.
  • Ensure project delivery advances on schedule.
  • Identify potential projects by overseeing or leading audits.
  • Attend internal project scoping meetings.
  • Identify measures through site visits.
  • Ensure compliance with energy-related local laws.
  • Engage with external partners including DCAS Division of Energy Management and the New York Power Authority.
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field and four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work, including one (1) year in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity.
  • An associate degree or sixty (60) semester credits in a relevant field and six (6) years of satisfactory full-time experience, including one (1) year in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity.
  • A four (4) year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eight (8) years of experience in energy generation or conservation work, including one (1) year in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity.
  • Education and experience equivalent to the above, with at least one (1) year in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity.
  • Masters degree in environmental engineering, water resources management, or a related field.
  • 7+ years experience in wastewater management, process optimization, or a closely related field.
  • In-depth knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and environmental regulations pertaining to water resources.
  • Demonstrated experience optimizing wastewater treatment processes.
  • Familiarity with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in water conservation, wastewater management, and sustainability.
  • Familiarity with New York City energy code and local laws related to energy.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to save energy across operational processes and systems.
  • Ability to make recommendations for process improvements and drive operational innovations.
  • Familiar with energy modeling and Green House Gas (GHG) accounting related to the wastewater treatment process.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
  • Potential for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
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