Analyst Sustainability Policy

TASK FORCE: Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency UNIT: Sustainability Policy JOB TITLE: One (1) Analyst/ Senior Analyst CONTROL CODE: ESR-27-01 SUMMARY: The Mayor's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is the New York 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 approximately 90 City agencies and entities. The Environmental Sustainability and Resiliency (ESR) Task Force analyzes and tracks Citywide sustainability and resiliency funding and supports agencies and other OMB units in the formulation, design, evaluation of policies and investments. The ESR Sustainability Policy Unit is a multidisciplinary team that conducts policy analysis and special projects focused on the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The unit also supports the development of New York City’s Climate Budget, which will publicly quantify the impacts of City actions toward climate-related goals and targets, promoting Citywide coordination, climate-aligned investment decisions, and accountability.

This position will support the City in meeting its commitments related to the $6.8M in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). Please note that this is a grant-funded position, with funding secured through August 31,

• Employment beyond the term of the grant will be dependent upon the availability of funding.

Topics include:

• Greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, transportation, and waste management systems,
• Energy generation, transmission, storage, and utilization
• Scope 3 emissions
• Climate action co-benefits, including air quality, health impacts, resiliency, and economic development
• Environmental and climate justice JOB DESCRIPTION: The duties of the position include the following:
• Provide forecasting and analysis expertise to give NYC and the public increased confidence in the City's GHG forecasting methods and results
• Update annual forecast using latest data and emissions factors, including sector-specific projections.
• Revise metrics and methods used to evaluate emissions and air quality impacts of funded projects
• Lead or participate in interagency meetings to validate assumptions and share interim findings.
• Prepare draft sections for annual publication summarizing emissions impacts of City actions.
• Model cost, emissions, and public health outcomes for proposed or ongoing programs.
• Assessing City cost, emissions, public health, and risk implications of legislation, initiatives, and proposed policies, projects, and programs.
• Surveying academic literature, interviewing researchers and design professionals.
• Statistical analysis of large datasets.
• Drafting and presenting analysis and research
• Development, analysis, and implementation of investment metrics, tools, and protocols to support achievement of sustainability outcomes.
• Effectively working with multiple City agencies and across Task Forces within OMB to ensure all goals are met.
• Contributing to other projects on an ad hoc basis.

Qualifications:

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in at least one data/statistical coding platform (for example Python, R, STATA)
• Experience in Greenhouse gas emissions accounting using a conventional framework (for example, GPC).
• Experience with applied quantitative analysis, such as scenario modeling or statistical methods like econometrics/regression.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with New York City government, NYS and NYC energy, real estate, or construction markets and regulatory framework.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use good judgement under pressure, motivation to work on projects with long timelines, and creativity while facing problems without clearly defined solutions.

Applicants should also have some expertise in at least one of the following bulleted areas below:

• Air quality and pollutants.
• Climate impacts of organic waste management.
• Building energy efficiency and beneficial electrification.
• Transportation modeling and planning.
• Climate adaptation and resiliency.
• Applied microeconomic policy analysis.
• Public budgeting or finance.

Studies have shown that women, people of color, and other under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Requirements:

Analyst ($77,327+): Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of full-time experience in budgetary planning/management, financial analysis, public policy analysis or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies 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, financial analysis, public policy analysis/administration, or a related field; or an awarded Master's degree in Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Urban Studies, or related field, and one year of relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

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.