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.

Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for DEP's long-range planning to ensure appropriate forecasting, trend analysis, regulatory review, scientific modeling, research, and climate resiliency initiatives. BEPA also oversees the nation’s largest Green Infrastructure program design, construction and maintenance besides other key programs such as MS4 Stormwater Program, Cloudburst Management, Unified Stormwater Rule and Permitting, Demand Management and Reuse, and Watershed Restoration efforts working with a wide range of local, state and federal stakeholders.

DEP is seeking an Assistant Commissioner to oversee BEPA’s planning, design, construction and operations portfolio with a team of 220 staff. This position serves a multi-disciplinary function, working as a team with managing directors to meet key goals and requirements for the BEPA’s core functions. The candidate will be expected to lead planning and operational initiatives, lead teams to develop and implement strategies for priorities, provide process-oriented solutions, and be eager to problem-solve/resolve issues and manage program budgets and tracking. He/she will also oversee special projects relating to agency program and operations.


The units and functions are listed below:

The Climate and Equity unit supports several high-priority initiatives including Climate Resiliency, Cloudburst Master Planning, Water Demand Management Plan and annual water conservation, Sustainable Rate Structure Analysis, and Integrated Water Planning and Assessment. These programs are part of DEP’s One Water approach which applies a holistic water management framework to improve water quality, climate resiliency, and demand management while taking into account water rate affordability and equity.

Capital Planning and Partnership unit has the responsibility for Green Infrastructure Program tracking, consent order milestones reporting, preparation of contracts and procurement in accordance with GI's budget, provides interagency coordination, responsible for supervising Green Infrastructure Grant Program and administrative functions; determines goals and develops and oversees execution of work program; allocates staff and other resources for their most effective use; coordinates and negotiates with public officials, community groups, other City Agencies, developers and other jurisdictional authorities to resolve planning problems. The unit administers and supervises the GI private program including the new incentive program for private property owners in NYC and manages GI program modeling efforts and support to the LTCP planning process.

Green Infrastructure Design and Construction unit leads capital Green Infrastructure Design and Construction, the new Cloudburst management portfolio and Tibbets Brooks daylighting and greenway design, construction management and construction.

Green Infrastructure Maintenance unit manages operations of a multitude of green infrastructure assets including rain gardens and infiltration basins.

Stormwater Permitting unit regulates private and public redevelopment and new development projects in NYC for unified stormwater rule compliance. The unit reviews and approves stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), and is responsible for the issuance of Stormwater Construction and Stormwater Maintenance Permits.

MS4 Stormwater Management and Compliance Unit is responsible for the implementation of City-wide Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) for discharges from municipal separate storm sewer systems in NYC. The major responsibilities include coordination and implementation of the MS4 Stormwater Management Program among 14 City agencies to comply with the 2022 MS4 Permit as well as the oversight of the Industrial and Commercial Stormwater Management Program compliance.

Ecosystem Services, Green Infrastructure and Research unit serve to advise for accountability on policy and procedure making, in the execution of city-wide ecosystem restoration and research projects for habitat and water quality improvements, development and implementation of ecological components of mandated Long Term Control Plans, green infrastructure implementation, research and monitoring, and environmental reviews of natural resources. strategic planning to determine mid- and long-term policy goals and initiatives.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial
experience."

- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to maintain working relationships with staff, City officials, government agencies, the public, and other external stakeholders. - Experience with regulatory and environmental programs - Knowledge of the Clean Water Act, CSO Policy, MS4 Programs - Background in engineering, city planning, and infrastructure planning - Budget planning, tracking and reporting

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.