NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development · 1 day ago
Field Tech for the Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD) 7A Unit
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing. The Field Tech/Construction Project Manager L-2 role involves overseeing emergency repairs in residential buildings, ensuring compliance with regulations, and monitoring contractor performance to secure necessary corrective actions by landlords.
CommunitiesGovernmentProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Working closely with a team consisting of a Housing Inspector and Community Coordinator
Regularly inspecting, directing and monitoring work relating to the 7A program to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
Ensuring that acceptable abatement methods and equipment are used and in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations
Closely monitoring contract performance; identifying problems in projects and seeking appropriate resolutions
Ensuring contractors obtain all pertinent permits prior to the start of a projects
Preparing written field reports, scopes of work, and cost estimates for projects and entering such data into the computer system
Performing work related to lead based paint assessments and the use of XRF equipment and other related tools
When necessary, performing dust wipe sampling using protocol approved by the department for clearance and re-occupancy
Reviewing and approving contractors’ requisitions for payment and change orders
Attending meetings pertaining to the 7A program as requested
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
At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York
Employees assigned to supervise asbestos removal or lead abatement staff are required to use protective clothing, respirator and mask on the job, and must meet applicable regulatory and medical requirements
Preferred
Candidates who speak and read in more than one language
Candidates who are proficient in most Microsoft applications
Preference will be given to candidates that have taken and passed the Construction Project Manager exam 5058
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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