Carbon Analyst

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 Office of Energy and Resource Recovery Programs (Energy Office) is charged with plotting the course for DEP to meet its energy and carbon neutrality goals, as well as maximizing resource recovery. The Energy Office also provides energy and performance tracking, program assessment, scientific research, emergency planning and internal auditing services to DEP's operating bureaus.

In pursuit of the agency's goal of carbon neutrality, the energy office is hiring a Carbon Analyst to manage our GHG inventory and engage with carbon offset markets in support of DEP's mission to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. Qualified candidates will have: an understanding of relevant GHG accounting protocols; demonstrated experience in carbon data collection, analysis, and reporting, and knowledge of carbon offset markets, emissions trading and carbon credit systems.

The Carbon Analyst will work closely with operational bureaus to identify opportunities to generate meaningful and real reductions in carbon emissions. Areas of focus will include sequestration in the watershed, generation of renewable energy, and sequestration from DEP's biosolids program. The Carbon Analyst will work to integrate Scope 3 emissions into DEP's inventory to better understand the full impact of its operations. The position will also be responsible for carbon reporting as required by external stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

1.For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

1.A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

2.A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

3.Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

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Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of local and state laws relevant to climate, decarbonization, organic waste management, and environmental justice

• Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative analytical abilities and the ability to perform independent technical research and GHG accounting protocols

• Ability to effectively distill technical information from internal and external documents and condense into clear and concise reports

• Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated experience at producing data visualizations

• Demonstrated ability to experiment to find creative solutions adaptable to change and able to remain open to new ideas and ways of doing things

• Proactive and positive approach

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.

Residency Requirement

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.

Additional Information

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.