Sustainability Counsel

The City of New York is hiring a Sustainability Counsel for the Department of Buildings to support climate policy initiatives, including legal advice on sustainable building practices and regulations. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting policy documents, and collaborating with the Bureau of Sustainability team. The position allows for remote work up to 2 days per week. Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have relevant legal experience.
Company DescriptionJob DescriptionJoin the fight against climate change and take advantage of a unique opportunity on the cutting edge of climate policy at the New York City Department of Buildings. DOB has an essential role in implementing New York City's ground-breaking climate policies, including Local Law 97, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the city's largest buildings. The Department's Bureau of Sustainability is actively developing the policies and regulations needed to advance New York City's climate goals. In a city where buildings contribute nearly three-quarters of our greenhouse gas emissions, a focus on efficiency, building energy usage, and decarbonization is critical. DOB is committed to becoming the nation's premier municipal building organization, enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers, and making our city a safer and healthier place to live. Become a member of DO B's Bureau of Sustainability team and make a real difference. Under supervision, with some latitude for independent judgment and unreviewed action and decision, performs legal work pertaining to sustainable building, including the following: -Provide legal advice to the Department of Buildings, Bureau of Sustainability team on sustainable building issues, including energy efficiency, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and renewable and clean energy.-Conduct legal and policy research in support of Sustainability team initiatives.-Analyze federal, state, local, and international statutes and regulations.-Draft and edit regulations, proposed legislation, legal memos, policy documents, and responses to letters and other inquiries.-Assist in the development of building sustainability policy.-Work collaboratively with all members of the Sustainability team and with agency colleagues and partners.-Actively undertake and participate in special projects and assignments.-Any other duties as assigned.REMOTE WORK:This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.SALARY INFORMATIONEffective 4/18/2025, the salary range will increase to $73,476-$84,498 due to a collective bargaining increase.To Apply:Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) to view and apply for available positions. Search by agency (Department of Buildings), keywords, or for the specific Job ID #.NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.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.AGENCY ATTORNEY - 30087Qualifications1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either 2 or 3 below. 2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or 3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086). Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment. In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements: To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.Additional InformationThe 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.