Analyst - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

The job is for an Analyst position in the Environmental Protection Unit at New York City's Department of Environmental Protection. Responsibilities include budget preparation, data analysis, policy recommendations, and collaboration with agencies on environmental challenges. Candidates need strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, and effective communication abilities. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The position is based in New York, NY, and not remote.
TASK FORCE: INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSIT AUTHORITY

UNIT: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP)

JOB TITLE: One (1) Assistant Analyst / Analyst / Senior Analyst

CONTROL CODE: INF-25-03

SUMMARY:

The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the City government's chief financial agency. OMB's staff of analysts and experts assembles and oversees the Mayor’s expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities of more than 90 City agencies and entities.

The Infrastructure and Transit Authority Task Force develops, monitors, and maintains budgets for nine infrastructure, environmental protection, and cultural-related agencies. It addresses issues such as upstate watershed agreements, wastewater treatment, construction and maintenance of highways and bridges, transit service subsidies, and funding for cultural institutions and libraries.

The Environmental Protection Unit oversees the capital and expense budgets for the Department of Environmental Protection, the City agency responsible for supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, managing stormwater, regulating air quality, noise abatement, and hazardous materials pollution.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The duties of this position include the following activities:

- Prepare and administer capital, expense, and revenue budgets for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
- Analyze data pertaining to DEP’s water supply system, wastewater treatment plants, and related facilities, including the preparation of analytical reports and briefings.
- Evaluate agency fiscal proposals and formulate appropriate policy and funding recommendations.
- Develop an understanding of the key environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the City, such as combined sewer overflow events, nitrogen control in wastewater, resiliency work to mitigate the impacts of climate change, and maintaining the drinking water filtration waiver.
- Become familiar with the agency’s most critical infrastructure projects, including the repair of the Delaware Aqueduct, the Third Water Tunnel, and upgrades to Wastewater Treatment Plants.
- Determine the cost effectiveness of special projects and programs.
- Maintain accurate agency financial data using the City’s Financial Management System.
- Brief supervisors on DEP funding requests and recommendations
- Write detailed reports explaining funding recommendations
- Collaborate with DEP and other agencies to address challenges in program implementation.
- Respond to urgent requests from City Hall and the press.
- Evaluate legislation for impact on agency operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Demonstrated quantitative and analytical skills.
- Ability to use Excel formulas and pivot tables to analyze large data sets.
- Ability to effectively format spreadsheets for presentation and review.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-starter able to generate and complete projects under limited supervision.
- Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

A cover letter is required to be considered for this position

Assistant Analyst ($60,764+): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a subject related to Environmental Science or Policy with no or one year of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field.

Analyst ($77,327+): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a subject related to the specific assignment and a minimum of two years of budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration, or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Financial Management, Business, Public Administration or a field related to the specific assignment.

Senior Analyst ($86,995): Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Public Policy Analysis/Administration, or a subject related to the specific assignment and a minimum of three years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, economic development, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration, or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Business, Public Policy Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field, and one year of relevant experience.

BUDGET ANALYST (OMB) - 06088

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

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.