Vice President for Sustainability

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

3d

About The Position

The New York City Housing Authority’s Asset & Capital Management Division is seeking a visionary and experienced Vice President for Sustainability to lead efforts to develop and promote sustainability goals, decarbonization, and resiliency initiatives that enhance residents’ quality of life. The role leads three teams responsible for grant acquisition, policy development, environmental planning and review, and programs spanning climate change and flood resiliency, green infrastructure, disaster recovery, solar leasing, energy efficiency, electrification and decarbonization, building management systems, waste infrastructure and recycling, and micro-mobility. The Sustainability Team oversees NYCHA’s Sustainability Agenda and its commitment to greenhouse gas reduction targets under Local Law 97.

Reporting directly to the Chief Asset and Capital Management Officer, the Vice President shapes NYCHA’s sustainability strategy and initiatives. The ideal candidate has a record of securing funding, developing and implementing sustainable plans and initiatives, advancing energy efficiency and decarbonization, and fostering innovative solutions. NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management Division oversees a $6 billion capital program and a real estate transaction portfolio, and works to improve buildings and apartments through innovative financing, stakeholder partnerships, data-driven portfolio planning, and cost-effective project delivery.

Requirements

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a listed or related field, or a juris doctorate from an accredited law school with a concentration in environmental law, plus two years of satisfactory full-time experience in energy, environmental, or sustainability-related data analysis, program management, strategic planning, or a related field; at least 18 months must be in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, or supervisory capacity.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in the described fields, including at least 18 months in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, or supervisory capacity.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the stated alternatives may qualify, but candidates must have at least 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, or supervisory experience.
• A proven track record of securing funding, developing and implementing sustainability plans and initiatives, advancing energy efficiency and decarbonization, and fostering innovative solutions.
• NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotion, title change, or level change must have served at least one year at their current location and in their current title and level, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sustainability strategy aligned with NYCHA’s Sustainability Agenda, mission, goals, and broader environmental targets.
• Identify, propose, and implement sustainable practices and projects that improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, promote renewable energy adoption, and support environmental stewardship.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with government agencies, community organizations, nonprofits, and private-sector entities to leverage resources, share best practices, and increase the impact of sustainability efforts.
• Monitor and influence sustainability-related policies, regulations, and legislation, advocating for initiatives aligned with NYCHA’s objectives.
• Use data and analytics to assess initiatives and the environmental impact of NYCHA operations, track progress, and inform decisions to optimize sustainability efforts.
• Lead three teams responsible for grant acquisition, policy development, environmental planning and review, and sustainability programs.
• Oversee NYCHA’s Sustainability Agenda and its commitment to greenhouse gas reduction targets under Local Law 97.

Benefits

• Choice of medical coverage plans
• Deferred compensation plans
• Defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive