NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development · 11 hours ago
Field Inspector, J-51 Inspections for the Division of Building and Land Development Services
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expThe NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development promotes quality and affordability in housing. As a Field Inspector for J-51 inspections, you will oversee and monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with building codes and regulations for affordable housing projects.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and provide guidance for staff engaged in the review of J-51 applications submitted by owners of properties applying for the benefit
Inspect the alterations and repairs, up to a specific amount in cost, of buildings, plant and equipment involving roofing, plumbing, electrical, sheet metal, carpentry, masonry, HVAC systems, and iron work for conformance to specifications, drawings, quantity, quality, condition and size and terms of contract
Review invoices and drawings to ensure completeness
Conduct building walk-throughs and site inspections, prepare reports on paper or/and in computer systems based on field inspection of repairs, replacement, verifies costs for projects and provides recommendations of the appropriate issuance of J-51 benefits
Perform inspections to identify newly installed work and make required measurements to verify that the work was done in accordance with practices and procedures that meet the requirements of New York City Building and Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, Multiple Dwelling Law, as well as City, State, and Federal housing codes and regulations
Keep records and prepare required reports using manual and computer systems
Participate in and may supervise the review of architectural, structural and mechanical plans; and
Confer with department officials, applicants, contractors, and consultants to resolve minor disagreements regarding non-compliance with job specifications; evaluate complaints made by applicants, work with agency personnel to resolve conflicts, keep records of invoices and examinations completed
At times, prepare extensive and complex analytical reports regarding building repairs/replacements or related activities as needed
Engage in research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the architectural functions and activities of the Agency
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
Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed
Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project
Preferred
Thorough knowledge in all areas of design, and construction, including City, State, and Federal regulations and procedures, and methods and standards for the preservation of multi-family housing
Excellent trade base knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and affordable housing issues
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to negotiate with diverse technical specialists, apply independent judgment in technical matters, take initiative, and work effectively with others
Excellent writing, interpersonal, organizational, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects, and deal with complex construction issues
Proficient in the operation of Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
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
Candidate may be subject to a background investigation conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation
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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