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QUEENS BOROUGH COMMISSIONER

Lensa
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
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Job Description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air noise and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP’s water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 20,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Public Affairs and Communications (BPAC) manages the public information, community outreach and legislative affairs of the Agency. It is responsible for all press and media inquiries, environmental education, special projects and events production of all public information, both print and electronic, and has responsibility for managing the graphic and photographic needs of the Agency.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Public Affairs and Communications, the Borough Commissioner will serve as the chief contact for all borough activities.

Responsibilities will include

  • Supporting project development and public programs for the borough and working collaboratively with citywide divisions on agency priorities and initiatives.
  • Working closely with agency senior leadership on priority messaging and projects.
  • Monitoring all aspects of the borough services such as maintenance and operations, administration, budget, and technical services.
  • Leading emergency and crisis response and communications with the general public, elected officials, and community boards.
  • Directing response to service disruptions, emergencies and constituent complaints.
  • Collaborating with BPAC Teams on community relations and public information related to borough events and operations.
  • As the Deputy Commissioner’s representative, meeting with the Borough President(s), City Council members, community boards, neighborhood associations, environmental groups, sports and cultural organizations and other interest groups to address general policy issues and community matters.
  • Working closely with the Mayor’s Office and the other city agencies regarding all concerns associated with agency projects.
  • Working with the officials at other city, state and federal agencies to deliver services to constituents.

Driver’s license required.

BOROUGH COMMISSIONER (DEP) - 06881

Qualifications

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and 4 years of satisfactory experience of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, consultative or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or
  • A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

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.

Salary Min: $ 68,213.00

Salary Max: $155,000.00

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Salary : $68,213 - $155,000

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