Your Team:
The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) leads the agency’s effort in providing architectural, engineering, cost valuation, environmental planning, and construction support services to the various divisions within HPD’s Office of Development. The Office of Development utilizes a public-private partnership model and provides loans, grants and/or incentives to assist in the finance of housing development projects that will benefit low- and moderate-income New Yorkers.
The Division of Building and Land Development Services is the largest division within the Office of Development with over 120 staff composed of seven units which include: the Bureau of New Construction Design Services, the Bureau of Preservation Design Services, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Construction Services, Environmental Planning Unit, the Policy Unit, and the Program Management Unit.
Your Impact:
As an Inspector, you will oversee and monitor the construction activities for projects that are HPD financed projects as part of the Mayor’s Housing New York plan and ensure construction quality and safety at HPD-financed sites.
Your Role:
The ideal candidate should have a background in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field, and possess a thorough understanding and strong knowledge base of New York City building and construction codes, as well as Federal, State, and City housing codes and regulations, along with experience in methods and standards for preservation of multi-family housing.
Your Responsibilities:
• With minimal supervision, perform field work and assist in monitoring the construction progress of multiple projects simultaneously and assure work is completed in a cost-effective and timely manner, and in accordance with the approved contract documents and all applicable City, State, and Federal design and construction codes and regulations.
• With minimal supervision, responsible for performing construction management work and overseeing or assisting in the oversight of the rehabilitation and/or new construction of multi-family projects located within the five boroughs of New York City.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and documents, scheduling, site safety, cost and controls.
• With minimal supervision, perform difficult technical work in determining the need for and feasibility of construction work and monitor private contractors/vendors carrying out new construction, rehabilitation, repairs, alterations, and/or structural maintenance work.
Minimum Qual Requirements
1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position. However, the ability to understand and carry out simple instructions is required.
2. Candidates must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Preferred Skills
1. Excellent trade base knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and housing issues.
2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, negotiate with diverse technical specialists, apply independent judgment in technical matters, take initiative, and work effectively with others.
3. Ability to independently track and manage assigned building portfolios.
5. Five (5) years of construction supervision/monitoring experience for CPM II candidates.
6. Excellent writing, interpersonal, organizational, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Powerpoint Teams and Word).
8. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects, and deal with complex construction issues.
9. Possess OSHA 30-hr Construction Safety Certification within the last 5 calendar years
Additional Information
SILVER STARS INSPECTOR. *THIS POSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE RETIRED FROM CITY SERVICE. THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME, 21 HOURS A WEEK. PENSION AND BENEFITS CAN STILL BE COLLECTED WHILE EMPLOYED IN THIS POSITION.
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Candidate may be subject to a background investigation conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation.
To Apply
Online
Public Svc 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 StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Work Location
100 Gold Street, NY, NY, 10038
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
POSTING DATE
08/25/2023
POST UNTIL
09/24/2023
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.