Assistant Commissioner, Operations

About the role

The Assistant Commissioner, Operations will lead the Energy Management team's Operations Unit, responsible for implementing energy efficiency, clean energy, fossil fuel phase-out, and electrification projects across the city. This includes overseeing a team of approximately 50 full-time staff members and ensuring compliance with legal mandates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute on a large portfolio of energy conservation projects in city-owned properties to achieve citywide GHG reduction goals and energy savings.
• Lead the development of new programs including deep retrofits with guaranteed energy performance outcomes, low-energy design and construction, citywide energy efficiency building services, and operations and maintenance plans.
• Develop tools to assess, implement, and evaluate existing program services and advance implementation strategies for integrating new approaches and best practices into the program portfolio.
• Oversee the Agency Planning & Implementation (API) Team, Building Optimization Team, Capital Project Implementation, Clean Energy and Innovation Team, and Technical Operations Team.
• Create an effective culture of communication that promotes employee engagement, interaction, and recognition.
• Advise on strategic matters and other issues affecting the division, including procurement, budget, policy, communications, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

The Assistant Commissioner must have:

• A baccalaureate degree and at least 4 years of satisfactory, full-time experience in an administrative, managerial, or executive capacity, with at least 18 months of supervisory experience.
• Experience managing building energy efficiency programs, preferably at a utility, municipality, or private real estate portfolio owner/operator.
• Experience in the planning, design, and construction of energy efficiency retrofits in various buildings.
• Proficiency in energy analysis and modeling methodologies, including evaluation of energy cost savings, avoided GHG emissions, and interactive effects.
• A degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Credential as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Experience leading and directing high-performance teams, with a minimum of three years of supervisory experience or leading matrixed teams.
• A high level of productivity: able to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent relationship management skills.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience in managing building energy efficiency programs.
• At least five (5) years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of energy efficiency retrofits in buildings.
• Proficiency in energy analysis and modeling methodologies.
• A degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Credential as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Experience leading and directing high-performance teams.
• A high level of productivity.
• Excellent relationship management skills.

Skills

• At least five (5) years of experience in managing building energy efficiency programs.
• At least five (5) years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of energy efficiency retrofits in buildings.
• Proficiency in energy analysis and modeling methodologies.
• A degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Credential as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Professional Engineer (PE).
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Experience leading and directing high-performance teams.
• A high level of productivity.
• Excellent relationship management skills.

Benefits

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health insurance
• Pension plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Family and medical leave
• Child care subsidies
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dependent care assistance program
• Telework options
• Flexible work schedules
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

The Assistant Commissioner, Operations will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The Assistant Commissioner, Operations will work a standard Monday through Friday schedule.

Application

To apply, please visit www.nyc.gov/jobs or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees, and search for Job ID #775126.

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.