The NYC Department of Buildings is seeking a Sustainability Project Manager to help with implementation and program management of policy initiatives and local laws related to sustainable buildings and enforced by the Department, including LL97. The selected candidate will report directly to the Deputy Director of Sustainability Implementation and Program Management.

The Sustainability Project Manager will be responsible for the following:
- Assist with meeting planning and attend and document meetings with industry stakeholders, city agencies, and/or elected officials and their staff regarding technical issues;
- Plan, organize, and support research or studies of a technical nature;
- Assemble information to support the team’s investigations and enforcement actions, including the issuance and resolution of violations
- Participate in the creation and delivery of training and educational documentation for internal staff and the public with respect to the Energy Code, Construction Codes, and sustainable building solutions;
- Work with staff to translate business needs into technical documentation that supports the Department’s business processes such as standard operating procedures, reference/user guides, fact sheets, bulletins, service notices, etc.; and maintain a searchable library of such documentation;
- Liaise with the Department’s Strategic Planning and Implementation personnel regarding department operational process changes to align with policy agendas and legislated directives, including design of process flows, engineering staffing needs, and an understanding of IT implications;
- Review, track, and coordinate responses to inquiries from the public with regard to the requirements for annual energy and water usage, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting;
- Assisting other staff in the Bureau of Sustainability and Office of Technical Affairs and Code Development as needed;
- Work efficiently, effectively, and creatively with minimal direction under aggressive deadlines; and;
- Communicating the Agency’s core mission and message to customers with the goal of improving public perception and clearly communicating initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience related to the projects and policies to be studied in the particular position.

Familiarity with the following: - NYC Construction Codes and related rules, the New York City Charter, NYS Multiple Dwelling Law, NYC Housing Maintenance Code, NYC Zoning Resolution, and the Energy Code and other sustainability laws and regulations. - Excellent writing, research, communication, organization, and analytical skills - Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple assignments. - Ability to work with a cross-functional and diverse team of policy and technical experts. - Proficiency with PC software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and web meeting platforms.

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.