City of New York
Director of Commercial & Environmental Enforcement
City of New York, All Saints Village, Missouri, United States
Director of Commercial & Environmental Enforcement
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City of New York 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 Director of Commercial & Environmental Enforcement will oversee and administer the Department’s regulatory and enforcement functions governing the commercial waste industry. The Director will supervise approximately 50 uniformed and non-uniformed staff and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and Department policies across the City’s commercial waste operations. Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To Commercial Waste Vehicle Compliance & Enforcement Direct the inspection and enforcement program for commercial waste vehicles, including issuance and review of violations, summons activity, and Notices of Violation (NOVs). Oversee uniformed personnel responsible for commercial waste vehicle compliance. Ensure alignment of enforcement efforts with CWZ operations and Carter oversight. Transfer Station Permitting & Oversight Oversee the end-to-end permitting workflow for transfer stations, including application intake, fee processing, permit issuance, renewals, and permit amendments. Monitor permittee compliance with environmental and operational standards; coordinate inspections and follow-up corrective actions as needed. Review required regulatory reports from permitted facilities, including quarterly reporting; track submissions and initiate compliance actions for delinquent or deficient reports. Coordinate with internal DSNY divisions and external oversight bodies on permitting matters, including issues involving material recovery operations and hazardous waste handling in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Environmental Inspection / Police Unit Operations Supervise, manage, and evaluate a team of uniformed personnel engaged in environmental inspection and enforcement duties. Ensure compliance with applicable local laws and rules, including Local Laws 79 and 75. Establish and maintain operating procedures for inspections, evidence collection, safety protocols, and uniformed deployment. Prepare routine program reports (e.g., activity summaries, enforcement metrics, compliance trends) and brief leadership on issues requiring action. Represent DSNY in meetings with industry stakeholders and oversight agencies regarding compliance, permitting, and enforcement matters. Minimum Qualifications A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of full-time satisfactory full-time professional experience as described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of full-time satisfactory full-time professional experience as described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. Preferred Skills Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex regulatory and enforcement programs. Ability to analyze compliance data, enforcement metrics, and regulatory reports to draw accurate conclusions and inform policy or operational decisions. Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to clearly convey technical and regulatory information to executives. Knowledge of environmental laws, permitting requirements, and enforcement processes applicable to the commercial waste industry, including Local Laws 79 and 75. Proven ability to develop policies, procedures, and program strategies that ensure consistent regulatory compliance and effective enforcement. Demonstrated experience in supervising and developing staff, including uniformed enforcement personnel. Experience coordinating with multiple agencies and oversight bodies on regulatory or enforcement issues. Proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). 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. Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. 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.
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City of New York 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 Director of Commercial & Environmental Enforcement will oversee and administer the Department’s regulatory and enforcement functions governing the commercial waste industry. The Director will supervise approximately 50 uniformed and non-uniformed staff and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and Department policies across the City’s commercial waste operations. Duties Will Include But Are Not Limited To Commercial Waste Vehicle Compliance & Enforcement Direct the inspection and enforcement program for commercial waste vehicles, including issuance and review of violations, summons activity, and Notices of Violation (NOVs). Oversee uniformed personnel responsible for commercial waste vehicle compliance. Ensure alignment of enforcement efforts with CWZ operations and Carter oversight. Transfer Station Permitting & Oversight Oversee the end-to-end permitting workflow for transfer stations, including application intake, fee processing, permit issuance, renewals, and permit amendments. Monitor permittee compliance with environmental and operational standards; coordinate inspections and follow-up corrective actions as needed. Review required regulatory reports from permitted facilities, including quarterly reporting; track submissions and initiate compliance actions for delinquent or deficient reports. Coordinate with internal DSNY divisions and external oversight bodies on permitting matters, including issues involving material recovery operations and hazardous waste handling in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Environmental Inspection / Police Unit Operations Supervise, manage, and evaluate a team of uniformed personnel engaged in environmental inspection and enforcement duties. Ensure compliance with applicable local laws and rules, including Local Laws 79 and 75. Establish and maintain operating procedures for inspections, evidence collection, safety protocols, and uniformed deployment. Prepare routine program reports (e.g., activity summaries, enforcement metrics, compliance trends) and brief leadership on issues requiring action. Represent DSNY in meetings with industry stakeholders and oversight agencies regarding compliance, permitting, and enforcement matters. Minimum Qualifications A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, public health, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of professional experience in the areas described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and six years of full-time satisfactory full-time professional experience as described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and eight years of full-time satisfactory full-time professional experience as described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative, or supervisory experience. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, “3”, or “4” above. Preferred Skills Excellent organizational, analytical, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex regulatory and enforcement programs. Ability to analyze compliance data, enforcement metrics, and regulatory reports to draw accurate conclusions and inform policy or operational decisions. Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to clearly convey technical and regulatory information to executives. Knowledge of environmental laws, permitting requirements, and enforcement processes applicable to the commercial waste industry, including Local Laws 79 and 75. Proven ability to develop policies, procedures, and program strategies that ensure consistent regulatory compliance and effective enforcement. Demonstrated experience in supervising and developing staff, including uniformed enforcement personnel. Experience coordinating with multiple agencies and oversight bodies on regulatory or enforcement issues. Proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). 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. Residency Requirement: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. 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.
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