Director

The Special Repair Department provides essential and specialized services that support the maintenance and operation of NYCHA’s developments. The department is responsible for painting common areas and centers as part of the Lead Action Plan as well as overseeing the various other initiatives: Floor Restoration Initiative, Playgrounds Inspection and Repairs, Fire Job Restoration and assist with various other special initiatives as needed.

The successful candidate will ensure that staff has the knowledge, skills, tools and resources to carry out the supervisory and management roles in a manner that meets or exceeds all NYCHA painting standards and metrics are met. This individual has primary responsibility for ensuring team-wide adherence to NYCHA quality standards and performance goals, as well as NYCHA standard operating procedures. The Director will also provide guidance, coaching and support as needed to help staff identify and overcome obstacles.

Reporting to the VP of Technical Services, the responsibilities of the Director include, but are not limited to the following:

• Monitor project timelines/activities and spot check work for corrective work in Public Space Painting.
• Monitor and review all areas of Paint Administration to ensure compliance with Housing Authority policies.
• Analyze various reports related to work orders, staff productivity and timelines related to special initiatives.
• Monitor contract budgets and capacity; ensure timely request for replacement contracts.
• Spot check field operations, contractor work activities/compliance and conduct inspections.
• Provide training and guidance to supervisory staff; review statistical reports; make recommendations for improving operations.
• Establish and maintain performance parameters for each unit.
• Diagnose problems, evaluate and develop alternative courses of action with an objectives and time frames. Recommend an effective solution with documentation of analysis and results.
• Analyze complex data and make recommendations for improvement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for contracts and assist in forecasting operating and capital expenditures.
  
  

Additional Information

• Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Administrative Housing Superintendent to be considered.
• INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR
  
  

Preferred Is For The Same Title.

• NYCHA employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
  
  

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus eight years of supervisory experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of large tenanted buildings; four years of which must have been in responsible charge of properties
  
  

having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees and at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative capacity; or

• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least four years of experience in responsible charge of properties having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees, at least 18 months of which must have in an administrative capacity.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Excellent conceptional, organization, and analytical skills. 2. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with various levels of staff and external contacts to include good conflict resolution skills. 3. Ability to work under stringent deadlines, manage multiple assignments and handle sensitive information. 4. Knowledge of HUD Lead Safe Housing Rule and EPA RRP guidelines.
  
  

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.