Policy Advisor, Climate Data and Emissions Specialist

Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice

Position: Policy Advisor, Climate Data and Emissions Specialist

Job Number: 45524

The Agency You’ll Join

The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five

boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. New York City

Mayor Eric Adams is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. Previously, Mayor

Adams has served the people of New York City as an NYPD officer, state senator, and Brooklyn borough

president. The Adams’ administration is leading the fight to serve the people of the greatest city in the

world, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, working to make New York City’s economy

stronger, reducing inequality, improving public safety, and making the city more affordable that meets

the needs of all New Yorkers. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively

seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. For current job opportunities visit our

careers page.

The Team You’ll Work With

The NYC Mayor's Office administers all city services, public property, and most public agencies, and
enforces all city, state, and federal laws within New York City. New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams is head
of the executive branch of New York City's government. Mayor Adams has served the people of New
York City as an NYPD officer, State Senator, and Brooklyn Borough President. The Adams Administration
is leading the fight to make New York City’s economy stronger, reduce inequality, improve public safety,
and build a stronger, healthier city that delivers for all New Yorkers. As an agency, we value fairness,
helpfulness, transparency, and leadership and build our teams around these values. For current job
opportunities visit our careers page.

MOCEJ is committed to improving environmental quality for all, prioritizing front-line communities, and
seeking to redress current and past injustices and inequities while creating economic opportunities for
all. Through science-based analysis, policy and program development, and capacity building, MOCEJ
leads the City’s efforts to ensure that New York City is minimizing its contributions to climate change,
preparing to adapt and protect New Yorkers from extreme weather and multiple climate hazards, and
giving every New Yorker a meaningful voice in our city’s future.

The Problems You’ll Solve

The Climate Data and Emissions Specialist will lead data-driven initiatives to advance the City’s climate
and environmental justice goals. This includes overseeing greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, applying
data analysis and visualization techniques across diverse climate-related topics to inform and integrate
into the City’s climate and environmental justice plans, and leveraging GIS tools to support policy and
program development.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• GHG Emissions Accounting and Analysis:

o Support the development and verification of New York City’s GHG inventories, manage

the creation of new inventory scopes, and identify emission reduction projects, policies,
and programs that may best reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as supported by the
inventory analysis. The city currently maintains three inventories: Citywide, which
reports all activities taking place within the boundaries of New York City’s five boroughs,
City Government, which reports only activities associated with New York City government
operations, and a household consumption inventory. MOCEJ completes the Citywide
inventory and supports City agencies in developing the City Government and household
consumption inventories. MOCEJ is also developing Scope 3 embodied carbon inventory
and baseline study.

o Conduct quantitative analysis of GHG emissions, develop NYC-specific emissions
coefficients for energy sources, and prepare inventory reports and communications tools
to contextualize the City’s greenhouse gas reduction processes.

o Evaluate and implement best practices for GHG inventory reporting, including
consumption-based accounting frameworks.

• Data Analysis and Visualization:

o Perform data analysis and visualization across a range of topics, including environmental

justice, urban agriculture, and decarbonization strategies.
o Develop and manage data sets that inform citywide climate and environmental justice

policy and respond to external data requests.
o Create accessible summary reports and visual tools to communicate findings effectively

o Apply GIS software to enhance spatial analysis of climate impacts, vulnerabilities, and
opportunities for equitable interventions.

o Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to utilize GIS for urban sustainability
and resiliency planning.

• Policy Development and Collaboration:

o Work with City agencies, academic institutions, and private-sector partners on climate

and environmental justice-related research and data initiatives.
o Support MOCEJ publications and reports required by local laws, including GHG inventories

and emissions reduction updates.
o Provide briefings and insights to City leadership, emphasizing actionable strategies based

o Incorporate a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens into all aspects of the role, ensuring that
policies and programs benefit all New Yorkers.

About You

• You have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Sustainability, Urban Planning, Data

Science, Environmental Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.

• You have 3–5 years of professional experience in climate policy, GHG emissions accounting,

data analysis, GIS, or a related area.

• You have demonstrated experience with GHG inventory protocols (e.g., Global Protocol for

Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions, WRI’s GHG Protocol).

• You are an expert in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and programming

languages (e.g., Python, R).

• You are proficient in GIS software for spatial analysis and environmental applications.

• You have strong analytical skills and experience managing research or program evaluation

projects.

• You are familiar with New York City or New York State policy context and governance

structures.

• You have exceptional communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical

data into accessible formats.

Salary

The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market competitive

salary, equity for all full-time roles and exceptional benefits. Our cash compensation range for this role

is $80,000 to $95,000.

Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other

factors.

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Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement

The Office of the Mayor is an 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.

The Adams Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of

the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply.

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EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov.

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment