The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.

The Deputy Commissioner for Solid Waste Management will oversee the planning and administration of the City’s solid waste management systems. The Deputy Commissioner will be responsible for the implementation of the City’s comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan and will oversee all aspects of waste disposal and recyclables processing, the construction of marine transfer stations, and the closure of the Fresh Kills landfill. The Deputy Commissioner will collaborate with other Department units and bureaus and with other City agencies to fulfill these responsibilities.

Under executive direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Deputy Commissioner for Solid Waste Management will be responsible for the management and operations of the programs listed below.

Waste Recycling and Disposal Operations: Procures and manages interim and long-term contracts for waste disposal, organic material processing, and recyclable processing. Reviews and audits invoices for waste disposal and recycling. Maintains constant communications with transfer stations and processing facilities and Department operations and collection staff.

Solid Waste Engineering: In collaboration with DSNY Facilities Planning & Engineering, reviews facility designs, and processes change orders and delay claims related to transfer station construction projects. Supervises construction management and liaises with project managers at the Department of Design and Construction. Administers all aspects of the Fresh Kills Landfill closure, including the operation of the landfill gas plant and leachate treatment plant.

Long-term Planning and Environmental Assessment: Conducts environmental analyses related to design, permitting, and operation of solid waste management facilities. Develops sustainable, equitable long-term plans for solid waste management and recycling in New York City.

1. A Master’s Degree from an accredited college in Public Administration, Personnel Administration, Business Administration, Human Services, Political Science or a related field such as construction, repair, alteration and/or rehabilitation of multiple dwellings, commercial, industrial or public buildings, fleet maintenance, procurement and/or construction management of capital projects, plus three 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, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or

2. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and five 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, or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of satisfactory, full-time progressively responsible experience as described in "1" above, 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or recognized accrediting organization and must possess at least three years of experience as described in "1" above, including the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

- Ten years of experience in solid waste management, chemical, civil, or environmental engineering, financial management, engineering, operations, or a similar field. - Ten years of progressively increasing supervisory experience managing projects and staff at a high level. Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills. - Five years of experience managing large scale procurements and capital projects. - Excellent data telecommuncations and data base administration experience. - Demonstrated experience analyzing data to inform policy development. - Ability to manage teams implement change management processes. - Strong knowledge of government procurement principles, rules and implementation. - High level analytical skills and ability to present data and trends in a useful manner. - Ability to communicate highly complex and technical matters clearly and succinctly. - Ability to work under intense pressure and coordinate staff in efforts to meet restrictive deadlines. - Dynamic leadership skills and experience leading a team with varying and diverse skills set. NOTE: Candidates with permanent civil service titles who meet the qualification requirements are also encouraged to apply.

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.