Senior Sustainability Enforcement Attorney

Join the fight against climate change and take advantage of a unique opportunity on the cutting edge of climate policy at the New York City Department of Buildings. DOB has an essential role in implementing and enforcing New York City’s ground-breaking climate policies, including Local Law 97, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the city’s largest buildings. In a city where buildings contribute nearly three-quarters of our greenhouse gas emissions, a focus on efficiency, building energy usage, and decarbonization is critical. DOB is committed to becoming the nation’s premier municipal building organization, enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers, and making our city a safer and healthier place to live. Become a member of DOB’s Bureau of Sustainability team and make a real difference.

Under supervision of the Deputy Director, Sustainability Legal Affairs, the Senior Sustainability Enforcement Attorney will supervise an enforcement team, and work on enforcement cases and projects with Sustainability Bureau staff, as well as other units in the agency.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To

• Working with Sustainability Bureau staff to promote effective enforcement and compliance, including reviewing procedures, developing enforcement policy, improving coordination and communication among the regulated community, and performing enforcement-related training.
• Performing all areas of case management, including initial and continuing research, designing an appropriate legal strategy, developing and overseeing a case tracking system, managing pre-trial settlement agreements, and preparing and prosecuting cases at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).
• Supervising an enforcement team of attorneys and paralegals.
• Preparing reports and related analyses on cases and/or enforcement processes.
• Supporting collection of penalties and fines assessed.
• Proposing new ideas for overall enforcement initiatives and programs.
• Managing special projects and assignments.
• Any other duties as assigned.
  
  

To Apply

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Remote Work

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
  
  

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

In Addition To Meeting The Minimum Qualification Requirements

To be assigned to Assignment Level (AL) II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. To be assigned to AL III candidates must have two years of experience in Assignment Levels I and/or II or three years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with adjudication, prosecution, or defense, at OATH. - Excellent writing, legal research, and critical thinking and analytical skills. - Experience working with various stakeholders to achieve consensus. - Experience with supervising and/or training attorneys. - Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple assignments with minimal supervision. - Experience with Building Code, building sustainability. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, West Law, etc.
  
  

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 not required for this position.

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.