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.

The Water Board sets water and sewer rates and provides treasury services to the City’s water and sewer system. As a Community Associate, the selected candidate will serve as the Board’s Policy Analyst and will play a key role in assisting the Board’s Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer with preparing briefing materials, public presentations, and other materials to advise and make policy recommendations to the Board’s voting membership, comprised of seven Mayoral appointees.

The Policy Analyst’s principal responsibilities will include:
- Analyzing numerical information related to water consumption, revenues, expenses, and other agency data.
- Prepare presentations and summaries of analyses, both as written memoranda and PowerPoint presentations.
- Prepare communication materials for the Water Board’s public meetings and rate hearings using online and print media outlets.
- Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and other documents for review by the Board’s voting membership and officers.
- Assist in the preparation of speaking notes and background packets for due diligence calls during system bond sales, and to support DEP testimony before the City Council.
- Respond to informational inquiries and correspondence directed to the Board’s offices.
- Analyze information related to the City’s housing market, including property expense benchmarks.
- Facilitate inter-departmental coordination with other DEP bureaus, as well as the other City agencies the Board partners with, as required for program management support and data sharing.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as requested.

Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Experience using Excel to analyze data and draw conclusions experience creating PowerPoint presentations involving numerical and financial data, including the use of charts and data tables. Experience managing projects and coordinating activities involving multiple City and State agencies.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. 55A candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.