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    Executive Director for Policy - Manhattan, United States - New York City, NY

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    The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice.

    DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment.

    The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.


    Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Initiatives, the Executive Director for Policy & Planning will assist in managing DSNY's policy and strategic initiatives portfolio, which includes, but is not limited to the Bureau of Recycling and Sustainability, Bureau of Commercial Waste, and the Technical Assistance and Training Unit.

    The responsibilities will include but are not limited to:


    • Assist the Deputy Commissioner in the development and rollout of the agency's major public initiatives.
    • Manage the agency's policy and strategic initiatives portfolio including developing new programs to meet the agency's goals and objectives.
    • Support the Deputy Commissioner in the day-to-day management of the various bureau's divisions and programs.
    • Manage the creation and delivery of published reports from the bureau to ensure they align with the agency's strategic goals.
    • Work closely and collaboratively with the Deputy Commissioner and executive team to effectively promote the agency's priorities to critical stakeholders to achieve the desired outcomes.
    • Coordinate across the agency and with external agencies to implement and execute strategic programs.
    Minimum Qualifications


    • Graduation from an accredited college with a Baccalaureate degree plus specialized training in public management and evaluation.
    Preferred Skills


    • 3 to 5 years of experience in an executive, managerial, administrative capacity in the areas of operational management, program management, business management or in the supervision of staff performing these duties. - Exceptional interpersonal skills and be adept at dealing with a wide range of stakeholders across operations, management and budget, procurement, City Hall, and public and private stakeholders. - Expertise and experience developing and articulating strategies and collaborating across various stakeholders to develop and implement complex program on schedule and budget. - Excellent organizational, analytical, and writing skills. Attention to detail ability to develop accurate written materials and ensure consistent messaging in all communications. - Excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively in-person, by telephone, electronically, and through written correspondence able to tailor complex messages to diverse audiences including executive-level staff. - Strong proficiency in word-processing, presentation creation, and spreadsheet management, including Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Familiarity and comfortable with the complex interplay of policy, operations, and technology in solving challenging public sector issues related to sanitation. - Strong familiarity with New York City, community organizations, and government agencies.
    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

    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.


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