Climate Science Advisor

City of New York
New York, NY
Category Research
Job Description
The Climate Science Advisor will oversee climate science research and analysis at the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ), including developing data analytics tools to drive decision-making and detecting climate risks. The Advisor will work closely with MOCEJ staff on monitoring and updating climate and environmental data, and will lead the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC) to develop novel climate science research.

Requirements

  • Lead climate data analytics to drive decision-making and inform climate policy for MOCEJ, partners in government, and external stakeholders
  • Develop and manage innovative products and services that visualize data, concepts, and other actionable information
  • Convene the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC) and align its efforts with City policy and decision-making
  • Manage the office's data tools and products to identify and analyze geographic, racial, and socioeconomic disparities of climate risks and environmental justice impacts
  • Work with staff across the office to conduct new climate research projects that support MOCEJ's policy goals
  • Implement systems for monitoring and tracking relevant scientific and technical assessments, findings, and related press and responses
  • Convene and manage diverse stakeholders to create a research agenda and develop data-driven policy for climate policy in NYC
  • Supervise and manage research fellows and interns as needed

Benefits

  • Market-competitive salary
  • Equity for all full-time roles
  • Exceptional benefits
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