NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development · 1 day ago
Field Tech for the Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD) Environmental Hazards Unit (EHU)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development is dedicated to promoting quality and affordability in housing across New York City. They are seeking a Field Tech/Construction Project Manager L-2 for the Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division, responsible for overseeing emergency repairs and ensuring compliance with safety regulations in residential buildings.
CommunitiesGovernmentProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Inspecting, directing and monitoring work relating to emergency repairs and environmental hazards for compliance with plans and specifications
Ensuring that acceptable abatement methods are used including equipment and compliance with all laws, rules and regulations
Monitoring contract performance; identifying problems with emergency repairs and seek appropriate resolution
Preparing field reports, scopes of work and cost estimates for emergency repair, lead paint removal and mold abatement projects
Performing dust wipe sampling using protocol approved by the Department for clearance and re-occupancy
Reviewing and Processing contractors’ requisitions for payment and change orders
Performing work related to hazardous materials assessment using XRF equipment and laboratory analysis
Ensure that acceptable methods and equipment are used and are in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations
Ascertain that contractors obtain all pertinent permits prior to the start of projects, closely monitor contractor’s performance, identify problems and seek appropriate resolutions
Perform dust wipes XRF testing for scoping as applicable, per agency guidelines
Perform applicable data entry into HPDInfo, per agency guidelines
Qualification
Required
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience
One year of the experience as described in '1' above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management
One year of the experience as described in '1' above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in '1' above and the education as described in '2' above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in '2' above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience
At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment
For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the 'Qualification Requirements' above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in '1' above
For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question '1' above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified
Preferred
Preference will be given to candidates that have taken and passed the Construction Project Manager exam #3042 or 5058
Candidates will be trained as an EPA Lead paint Inspector & or Risk Assessor & Mold assessor through the Agency within 4 months of employment. Preference will be given to candidates who already possess a valid EPA Risk Assessor Certificate or EPA Lead paint Inspector
Candidates may be assigned to field work in any of the five boroughs and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends
Candidates must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver's license for the duration of their employment
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
Established in 1978, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the largest city housing preservation and development agency in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
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