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NYC Department of Social Services · 2 days ago

DIRECTOR, TRADE SHOP

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

The NYC Department of Social Services is dedicated to fighting poverty and addressing homelessness in New York City. The Director of Trade Shop manages a team of approximately 70 trade staff, overseeing emergency responses and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while implementing the Executive Director's strategic vision at an operational level.

ConsultingGovernmentNon ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Coordinate the activities of various trade specialties, including plumbers, carpenters, electricians, cement masons, locksmiths, sheet metal workers, painters, and maintenance workers as well as maintenance shop staff. This responsibility involves managing approximately 70 trade staff who handle cost estimating, scheduling, and monitoring to ensure timely completion of assignments

Inspect work performed across various trade areas, including services provided by both in-house and contract staff, which include conducting field visits to HRA facilities, addressing the basic maintenance needs of building occupants, ensuring prompt emergency responses, and overseeing shop activities related to the removal of asbestos, lead paint, fire safety hazards, and the installation of security systems

Provide guidance for staff on trade-related issues, such as resolving building violations and ensuring proper supervision for work orders and assignments. Make recommendations on complex issues that require higher-level decision-making or coordination with other departments

Implement and enforce management control for assessing the condition of Agency facilities, identifying deficiencies, and initiate corrective actions. Oversee the preparation of written reports detailing area activities, including needed and completed building repairs, outcomes, open issues, and maintaining appropriate documentation for each HRA-occupied building

Ensure Agency compliance with fire safety requirements and other standards set by oversight agencies, which include recycling mandates, regular site monitoring and inspections, and providing training to trades staff on current regulations

Participate in the establishment of appropriate policies and procedures by providing adequate building construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance work at HRA facilities. Ensure all work is done according to building codes, and in compliance with Federal, State, and City regulations to meet Agency administrative and program needs

Supervise the unit temporarily in the absence of the Executive Director of BCBM

Qualification

Building maintenanceCost estimationBuilding codes knowledgeProject managementAnalytical skillsTeam leadershipDecision-makingCompliance managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailAdaptability

Required

Eight years of full-time experience in construction, repair, alteration and/or rehabilitation of multiple dwellings, commercial, industrial or public buildings in the capacity of general contractor, superintendent of construction, procurement specialist, evaluator responsible for cost estimation, or as a field supervisor or as an inspector, at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity involving responsibility for a large number of buildings

Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' above. Education in an accredited college leading toward a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, engineering technology or a closely related field will be accepted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years. However, all candidates must possess at least 18 months of the specialized supervisory or administrative experience described in '1' above

Preferred

Understanding of building maintenance and various trades (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, electrical)

Ability to estimate costs, plan schedules, and manage projects effectively

Knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and regulations

Ability to enforce safety measures across all facilities

Experience leading and managing a team of approximately 70 trade staff

Strong decision-making skills, particularly in emergency situations, analytical skills for handling complex issues

Ability to translate strategic plans into actionable tasks

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Effective at identifying problems and implementing solutions quickly

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage records and ensure compliance

Adaptable to changing priorities and emergencies

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Company

NYC Department of Social Services

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS).

Founded in 1966

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees