INSPECTOR

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 150,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.

The Associate Inspector responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

1. Manage projects within the Lead Hazard Control Department, specifically areas of work related to scheduling, executing, and getting results for various lead-based paint inspections.
2. Prepare inspection schedules and supervise a moderate-sized inspection staff to ensure that routine inspections are carried out at regular intervals and in conformance with inspection
standards.
3. Perform day-to-day project management and notify the Director/Deputy when/if issues arise that require Senior Management intervention.
4. Vendor Inspectors to assure enforcement of HUD and EPA Lead laws, Multiple Dwelling Law, Housing Maintenance Code and related laws, rules and regulations.
5. Provide technical consultation to Inspectors and Vendor Inspectors on difficult and unusual problems related to lead.
6. Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions, including reports that require managerial decisions. Make determinations and report recommendations to Director/Deputy.
7. Approve vendor coordination of schedules, and/or coordinate scheduling. Coordinate work of various contractors, trades, agencies and entities to expedite the work and minimize interference
with the building's functioning.
8. Monitor project progress by staff and/or contractors. Identify areas of risk and slippage, and report related risk areas and schedule changes to Director/Deputy through generated reports and r
regular status meetings.
9. Support Deputy/ Director in documenting, maintaining and enforcing policies, procedures, systems, and applications to meet City and Agreement compliance requirements.
10. With Deputy/ Director, prepare project updates, briefings, presentations, and materials for internal and external meetings.
11. Coordinate with fellow Abatement Project Managers to ensure smooth interface and project communication between Lead Hazard Control Units.
12. Perform other related tasks and provide support to Senior Management as requested.

Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for 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).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

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

1. Six years of full-time experience performing one or a combination of the following,
one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity:
a) As a fully trained worker in one of the following trades: masonry,
carpentry, plumbing, plastering, or ironwork; or
b) In charge of the maintenance and repair of multiple dwellings for a real estate management organization; or
c) Performing field inspections requiring the gathering and reporting of data concerning the physical aspects of housing or of building construction or renovation; or
2. At least four years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, plus sufficient education in an accredited college or technical school in subjects directly related to "1" above or education towards a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, engineering technology, construction technology, or architectural technology to make up the remaining equivalent of the five years of non-supervisory experience on the basis that one year of acceptable non-supervisory experience will be credited for each 30 semester credits of relevant education; or
3. Completion of at least three years of apprenticeship in housing inspection plus either sufficient experience as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, to make up the remaining equivalent of the required total of six years of experience or at least one year of supervisory experience as described in "1" above and sufficient education as described in "2" above; or
4. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college plus two years of additional experience as described in "1" or "3" above at least one year of which must have been supervisory experience as described in "1" above; or
5. One year of supervisory experience, as described in "1" above, plus either:
a) an approved five year apprenticeship program in housing inspection; or
b) a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering,
architecture, engineering technology, architectural technology, or
construction technology.

Qualification Requirements (continued)
All candidates must have at least one year of supervisory experience described in "1" above. Six months of non-supervisory experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in the building trades up to a maximum of two years of non-supervisory experience.
License Requirement
A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills

1. Demonstrated experience effectively managing and tracking field projects. 2. Ability to anticipate construction/field project areas of risk and implement time- and cost-effective solutions. 3. Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning. 4. Proactive and clear communication skills with ability to engage and facilitate cooperation among multiple stakeholders. 5. Ability to leverage data to drive project planning and implementation. 6. Experience working collaboratively to develop and execute project plans. 7. Facility with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, and Teams.

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

NYCH 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.