Assistant Commissioner, Strategic Services

About the role

The Assistant Commissioner of Strategic Services joins the Division of Energy Management (DEM) senior leadership team to drive New York City’s decarbonization agenda. This senior role shapes and executes strategies that reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions across municipal operations and supports agency partners in achieving ambitious climate targets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of city‑wide strategies to decarbonize government facilities and operations.
• Coordinate with six sector groups (Large Buildings, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Cultural Institutions, Community Services) to identify and deliver energy‑efficiency and clean‑energy projects.
• Oversee the planning, financing, and execution of the city’s 150 MW solar photovoltaic program slated for 2035.
• Manage data analytics and reporting to track progress toward 40% GHG reduction by 2025, 50% by 2030, and net‑zero by 2050.
• Collaborate with agency partners to secure project funding, provide technical expertise, and ensure best‑practice operations and maintenance.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in public‑sector energy management, sustainability, or related fields.
• Proven leadership in large‑scale decarbonization initiatives.
• Strong ability to work across multiple government agencies and stakeholder groups.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence climate policy for one of the world’s largest municipalities.
• Collaborative environment with cross‑agency impact.
• Access to significant resources for innovative energy projects.