Policy Analyst

The New York City Business Integrity Commission (BIC) is a regulatory and law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the trade waste industry and the City’s public wholesale markets. Businesses seeking to operate in these industries within the City of New York must, by law, apply to BIC and be approved by BIC for the requisite license or registration. BIC’s goals include: to keep industries free of organized crime and other forms of corruption; to ensure that regulated businesses are able to compete fairly; that customers receive equitable treatment, and that regulated businesses do not present a harm to public safety and conduct their affairs with honesty and integrity.¿ Under supervision, the Policy Analyst will perform various types of work including, but not limited to the following: Utilize data from internal and external sources to track metrics related to safety compliance and violations to complete policy projects and/or draft documents to explain findings and make recommendations. Work closely with the agency’s data analyst.

Participate in BIC safety initiatives including Vision Zero related matters.

Draft and issue communications (e.g., official notices, outreach, town hall events, etc.) and follow-up with BIC-regulated companies on policy matters.

Attend interagency meetings including Intergovernmental Affairs, Vision Zero, and Citywide events Assist the Director of Policy with policy initiatives, communications and special projects as directed.

Ensuring compliance with BIC regulatory reporting and safety rules, including the issuance of administrative safety violations Outreach and communications including but not limited to social media, press, and legislative affairs Cross-departmental collaboration on special projects and policy initiatives Tracking and monitoring policies, current events, and legislation related to BIC

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Expert in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with Excel Strong written and organizational skills Strong communication skills Ability to balance a varied workload Work well as a member of a team Data analysis a plus

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 Salary for this position is $62,868.00. If you have 2+ years of continuous city service, the salary for this position is $72,298.00