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.

DEP is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Assistant Commissioner and lead the newly created Office of Strategy and Innovation, a multi-disciplinary team charged with leading the long-term visioning and strategic priority setting for the agency. Reporting directly to the Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner will work in close coordination and consultation with operations and capital project delivery to ensure that DEP continues delivering world class services for the next 100 years and beyond. A successful candidate will be a visionary thinker that is willing to try new approaches and view challenges as opportunities.

The Assistant Commissioner for Strategy and Innovation will:
- Lead the development and execution of the agency’s strategic planning efforts.
- Oversee feasibility studies on major mid-to-long range projects with strategic implications for the agency’s infrastructure and asset base.
- Work with subject matter experts to develop and implement an agencywide systematic evaluation of the agency’s assets.
- Own the agency-wide process to evaluate new capital projects and inform capital program prioritization.
- Build and lead an innovation team that will identify, and in collaboration with operational bureaus pilot, and monitor alternative technologies that have the potential to transform DEP’s operations by improving efficiency and service delivery.
- Work collaboratively across DEP to identify opportunities for strategic initiatives, particularly those that involve multiple bureaus.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer to drive the agency towards best-in-class service delivery.
- Develop opportunities for collaboration with external partners, such as academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector, to advance priority initiatives.
- Monitor industry best practices, emerging trends, and technological advancements, and maintain benchmarks against peer organizations.
- Monitor and evaluate project progress and performance, ensuring that objectives are met and adjusting strategies as needed.

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and 4 years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, consultative or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or

2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

- Master of Business Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning or other graduate degree strongly preferred - 10+ years of relevant work experience (e.g., 3-5 years with a top-tier management or innovation/design consulting firm, or strategic planning experience in a demanding analytic environment) - Demonstrated ability to either deliver a strategic plan that led to implementation or to introduce technology or process innovation into an existing organization. - Enthusiasm for and/or experience in building a cross-functional team in a startup environment - Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges. - Ability to lead complex engagements that identify and implement creative solutions and service delivery models for operational entities. - Experience overseeing the production of high-quality deliverables, managing functional and technical teams, and supporting transformation projects.

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.