Chief of Staff to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of the Water Board - NYC JOBS : Job Details

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 Chief Of Staff To The Chief Financial Officer And Executive Director Of The Water Board supports DEP's mission by ensuring the smooth functioning of the agency's business and administrative functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Of Staff will be responsible for facilitating the Chief Financial Officer's executive policy direction and oversight of an approximately $2 billion annual expense budget and ten-year capital plan of over $33 billion. These resources fund DEP personnel as well as a vast array of maintenance, equipment, supplies and service contracts and a wide range of capital construction projects within the Agency requiring significant financial management and oversight. In addition, the Chief Financial Officer office oversees operations for the majority of agency administrative functions including revenue collections and customer service, procurement, audits, information technology, facilities, and human resources. The Chief Of Staff To The Chief Financial Officer's responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Support the Chief Financial Officer in aligning budget, procurement, administration, and technology priorities with agency-wide strategic goals; prepare briefing materials and facilitate decision-making.
• Work with Office Of Performance And Program Management to drive execution of change management and performance improvement initiatives across administrative functions, including the creation of complex business cases and financial models to assess and recommend priority investments for performance gains.
• Manage large data sets, execute data analytics, and formulate key findings and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate interagency communications and follow-up with the Office Of Management And Budget, Office Of Technology & Innovation, Department Of Finance, and Comptroller's Office on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer.
• Assist in the development and rollout of agency-wide policies and procedures related to all administrative areas; track implementation progress and flag operational challenges.
• Synthesize data to support the Chief Financial Officer and rate consultants in preparing materials for NYC Water Board deliberations on annual water and sewer rates.
• Serve as a liaison to the NYC Water Board and the NYC Municipal Water Finance Authority, helping coordinate materials and interagency communication related to rate-setting and financing matters.
• Manage special projects and cross-cutting initiatives within the Chief Financial Officer's portfolio.

1. A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. Eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above; or 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described in 1 above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience, as described in 1 above.

- Excellent organizational and communication skills, both oral and written - Ability to distill complex financial or operational information - Discretion and judgment in handling sensitive information - Experience serving in a chief of staff, strategic advisor, or project management role for a senior leader in government, finance, or large-scale operations - Familiarity with the structure, processes, and budgeting/procurement frameworks of New York City government and its oversight agencies - Ability to effectively analyze quantitative data and synthesize into decision-making memos, dashboards, and presentations for executive leadership and external stakeholders - Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and project tracking tools experience with financial or performance management platforms is a plus - Project Management Professional certified - Lean/Six Sigma certified - Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field strongly preferred.

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 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.