NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development · 14 hours ago
Chief of Staff, Division of Building and Land Development Services
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development is dedicated to promoting quality and affordability in housing across the city. The Chief of Staff for the Division of Building and Land Development Services will manage initiatives, collaborate with various stakeholders, and assist with the implementation of the division’s priorities.
CommunitiesGovernmentProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work closely with the Assistant Commissioner and the BLDS Executive Office to develop, implement, track progress, and evaluate various operational, policy, and strategic planning strategies for the division, and assure they are aligned with the Agency’s mission
Work collaboratively with Office of Development leadership and various parts of the Agency to ensure that the division’s efforts are aligned with the Agency’s and Administration’s goals and priorities, as outlined in the Housing Blueprint
Serve as a liaison with senior leadership team members across the agency to represent the division in intra- and inter-agency objectives, initiatives, and special projects
Review proposed policy and/or legislation and identify potential impacts on project pipelines, programmatic timeframes, and technical services provided by the division
Develop tracking tools, technical reports, and other deliverables, as requested
Assist in data management and data analyses for the division
Develop and maintain communication and strong working relationships with teams across BLDS, the Office of Development, and HPD, and support the division’s role in interagency-related initiatives
Respond to various inquiries and attend meetings on behalf of the Assistant Commissioner, as necessary
Assist with operational and/or policy-related tasks and time-sensitive requests, as necessary
Qualification
Required
Management experience
Bachelor or Graduate degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Competent in negotiating with diverse technical specialists
Ability to apply sound judgment in technical matters
Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred
Technical skills and experience in affordable housing development
Demonstrated capacity for performing multiple tasks, analyzing complex processes, and using independent judgment
Knowledge of or experience working with affordable housing developments and/or capital projects
Knowledge of or experience with the design and construction process
Ability to read architectural drawings
Familiarity with the City's zoning and building codes
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite
Data visualization experience
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ahmed Tigani
First Deputy Commissioner and Chief Diversity Officer
Dave Seliger
Chief Digital Equity Officer
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