Post-Construction Reviewer for the Division of Building Land Development Services

About the

Agency:

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city's neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.

• We maintain building and resident safety and health
• We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability
• We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.

Your Team:

The Office of Development (OOD) leads the agency's effort to create and preserve affordable housing in collaboration with other HPD offices as well as other city, state and federal agencies. The OOD is comprised of eight divisions that administer a range of programs. These divisions include New Construction Finance, Special Needs Housing, Housing Incentives, Building and Land Development Services, Homeownership Opportunities and Preservation, Preservation Finance, Portfolio Management and Conversions, and Compliance and Enforcement. The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) provides architectural, engineering, cost valuation, environmental planning, and construction support services to the various divisions within HPD's Office of Development. BLDS is the largest division within the Office of Development with over 100 staff composed of seven units which include: the Bureau of New Construction Design Review Services, the Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Construction Services, the Environmental Planning Unit, the Policy Unit, and the Program Management Unit. As Post-Construction Reviewer in the Program Management Unit, you will work with various new construction and preservation projects that are in the design, construction, and post-construction phases. You will also play a key role in identifying properties that meet standards and adhere to rules and regulations of the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American with Disabilities Act.

Your Role:

The ideal candidate should have a background in Architecture, 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 new construction and preservation of multifamily housing.

• Assist the Director of Program Management and Deputy Director of Post-Construction Services in coordinating reviews/inspections of projects in the pipeline.
• Conduct building inspections to verify compliance with applicable accessibility regulations and design standards; and attend field meetings.
• Conduct post-construction reviews of drawings/plans, scopes of work, and specifications, prepared by consultants for compliance with New York City Building and Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, HPD Design Guidelines, and accessibility design standards.
• Conduct property research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the architectural functions, real estate, and activities of the Agency.
• Assist in preparing tracking reports and maintaining a well-organized and centralized document management system that tracks the progress of each project throughout the design and construction review process.
• Assist the Deputy Director of Post-Construction Services in providing guidance and training to new and junior staff on the review/inspection process and the interpretation of federal, state, and local housing codes, regulations, and design guidelines.
• May be called to perform administrative responsibilities for the Post Construction Services programs in the absence of the Deputy Director of Post Construction Services.

Preferred skills 1. The ideal candidate must have at least 4 years of full-time experience in reviewing multi-family new construction projects. S/he must be able 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. 2. Willing and able to conduct field work and inspections. 3. Thorough knowledge in all areas of architecture, design, and construction, including City, State, and Federal regulations and procedures, and methods and standards for new construction of multi-family housing. 4. Excellent trade base knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and housing issues. 5. 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. 6. Excellent writing, interpersonal, organizational, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills. 7. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects, and deal with complex construction issues. 8. Proficient in the operation of AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 9. 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. 10. Candidate may be subject to a background investigation conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation. Qualification Requirements 1. A Bachelor or a Master of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or 2. A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five-year first professional degree program in architecture from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or\ 3. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. The following are examples of four-year degrees that are NOT acceptable to meet the education requirement: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology; Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture; Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts issued by the Architectural Department of a college; Bachelor of Science in Art and Design issued by the Architectural Department of a college. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including H-1B visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

ASSISTANT ARCHITECT

• 21210 Minimum Qualifications 1.

A Bachelor or a Master of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or 2. A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five-year first professional degree program in architecture from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or 3. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. The following are examples of four-year degrees that are NOT acceptable to meet the education requirement: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology; Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture; Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts issued by the Architectural Department of a college; Bachelor of Science in Art and Design issued by the Architectural Department of a college.

Note:

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. 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. 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. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. Residency Requirement New York City Residency is not required for this position 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.