Deputy Director Of Environmental Planning

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation's oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA's mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.

NYCHA's Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority's capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $5 billion capital projects portfolio - one of the largest in NY State - as well as a range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning, comprehensive design standards, innovative financing and project delivery models, strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders, and effective program and project management of capital investments.

The Division also positions NYCHA's housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scaling up sustainability and resiliency technologies and practices, improving residents quality of life while enhancing building performance. A&CM's Sustainability Vertical leads the organization's efforts to pilot and scale-up sustainable practices and technologies, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing the quality of life for residents.

The department comprises three teams with responsibilities across grant acquisition, policy development, environmental planning and review, and innovative programs in areas such as climate change and flood resiliency, green infrastructure, disaster recovery, solar leasing, energy efficiency, electrification and decarbonization, building management systems, waste infrastructure and recycling, and micro-mobility. The Sustainability Department is also tasked with overseeing NYCHA's Sustainability Agenda and commitment to meeting its greenhouse gas reduction targets set forth in Local Law 97.

Reporting to the Senior Director for Sustainability, the Deputy Director of Environmental Planning oversees a committed team of environmental planners who provide consultation services and use their technical knowledge to support conservation and energy-generation capital and rehabilitation projects as well as air rights and real estate development projects. The Environmental Planning Team leads efforts to meet environmental, conservation and energy generation goals by ensuring the execution of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) environmental reviews for all A&CM and REDD projects per the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR), the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The key responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

1.Administer the CEQR, SEQRA, and NEPA environmental review processes for assigned environmental, conservation and energy generation transactions.

2.Manage environmental review schedules and document conservation efforts for real estate, capital programs, and comprehensive modernization transactions.

3.Lead environmental and conservation project calls for managers and stakeholders.

4.Consult and coordinate with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.

5.Serve as the NYCHA liaison and subject matter experts for inter-agency environmental, conservation and energy-generation collaborations.

6.Establish environmental review timelines and ensure reviews are completed on schedule.

7.Presentation of analyses to the NYCHA Executive Team, inter-agency partners, elected officials, residents, stakeholders, and colleagues.

8.Ensure project consistency with the current environmental review requirements, HUD Agreement, as well as NYCHA's Asset and Capital Management goals.

9.Manage a staff of 4-5 environmental planners, supporting professional development, resolving difficult issues, and assisting staff when additional technical or policy guidance as needed.

Additional Information

1.Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.

2.Candidates with permanent civil service status in the titles of Administrative Engineer, M-3, and Administrative Housing Development Specialist, M-3 will also be considered.

3.Employees serving in the titles of or who meet the qualification requirements for Administrative City Planner with also be considered.

4.NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

5.NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.

Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in architecture or architectural technology; biology; building science; chemistry; construction management; energy management;

engineering or engineering technology; environmental science; facilities management; physics; or a related field, and four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or

conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions at facilities to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage, one (1)

year of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity; or

2.An associate degree or sixty (60) semester credits in any of the disciplines described in "1" above from an accredited college or university, and six (6) years of satisfactory full-time experience as

described in "1" above including one (1) year in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity; or

3.A four (4) year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and eight (8) years of experience as described in "1" above, including one (1) year in an administrative, managerial, or executive

capacity.

4.Education and experience which is equivalent to "1," "2," or "3" above. However, all candidates must have one (1) year of experience in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity as

described in "1" above. Education and experience will be credited as follows:

a) One (1) year of experience, up to a maximum of four (4) years, will be credited for each year of experience in one or more of the following:

i) Journey-level experience in one or more of the skilled building trades; or

ii) Full-time experience in the construction, repair, alteration, and/or rehabilitation of buildings in the capacity of general contractor, superintendent of construction, procurement specialist, or

evaluator responsible for cost estimation; or

iii) Full-time building construction management experience; or

iv) Full-time experience in construction field supervision or inspection.

b) Education will be credited as follows:

i) One (1) year of experience will be credited for every 30 semester credits leading to a baccalaureate degree or associate degree in any of the disciplines described in "1" above, or a

related field, up to a maximum of four (4) years.

ii) A master's degree in any of the disciplines described in "1" above, or a related field, will be credited for one (1) year of acceptable experience.

iii) A license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law will be credited for four (4) years of acceptable experience.

License Requirement

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

Special Note

Incumbents may be required to update existing and/or obtain additional professional industry-standard certification(s) and licenses.

Preferred Skills

1.Experience leading numerous, complex environmental reviews, preferably in a New York City context. 2. Experience managing staff and supporting their development. 3.

Proficiency with the 2021 CEQR Technical Manual. 4. Experience in affordable housing development. 5. Practiced in capital projects. 6.

Knowledge of NYCHA properties and initiatives. 7. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner. 8. Strong computer and database skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint. 9.

Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 10. Team oriented.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.

Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.