Vice President for Sustainability

City of New York • New York, NY

4d • $200,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking a visionary and experienced Vice President for Sustainability within its Asset & Capital Management Division. The role leads NYCHA’s efforts to develop and promote sustainability goals, decarbonization, and resiliency initiatives that enhance residents’ quality of life. The position reports directly to the Chief Asset and Capital Management Officer and is responsible for shaping NYCHA’s sustainability strategy and advancing its Sustainability Agenda and greenhouse gas reduction targets under Local Law 97.

The Vice President oversees three teams working across grant acquisition, policy development, environmental planning and review, and programs addressing 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 role calls for experience securing funding, developing and implementing sustainability plans and initiatives, driving energy efficiency and decarbonization, and advancing innovative environmental solutions.

NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management Division leads development, modernization, and strategic asset management, including a $6 billion capital program and a real estate transaction portfolio. Its work includes comprehensive repairs, innovative financing, resident and stakeholder partnerships, data-driven portfolio planning, cost-effective project delivery, and sustainability practices and technologies to improve building performance and residents’ quality of life.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the listed fields or a 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 all candidates must have at least 18 months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive, consultative, or supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated experience securing funding and developing and implementing sustainability plans and initiatives.
• Experience driving energy efficiency and decarbonization and fostering innovative sustainability solutions.

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 strengthen environmental stewardship.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with government agencies, community organizations, nonprofits, and private-sector entities to leverage resources, share best practices, and maximize the impact of sustainability efforts.
• Monitor and influence policies, regulations, and legislation related to sustainability, advocating for initiatives aligned with NYCHA’s objectives.
• Use data and analytics to assess sustainability initiatives and the environmental impact of NYCHA operations, track progress, and inform decisions to optimize sustainability efforts.
• Oversee three teams responsible for grant acquisition, policy development, environmental planning and review, and sustainability programs.
• Oversee NYCHA’s Sustainability Agenda and commitment to greenhouse gas reduction targets established under Local Law 97.
• Lead efforts in decarbonization and resiliency, including programs involving climate change and flood resiliency, green infrastructure, disaster recovery, solar leasing, energy efficiency, electrification, building management systems, waste infrastructure and recycling, and micro-mobility.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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