Skilled Trades Administrator

Under the direction of the Skilled Trades Deputy Director and with wide latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision making, the Skilled Trades Administrator is responsible for the skilled trades operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Supervise Skilled Trade and Planning Unit operations.
2. Monitor Skilled Trade productivity.
3. Respond to emergencies; assess, coordinate and assist in resolving.
4. Coordinate work requests; schedule appointments.
5. Conduct surveys of properties to ensure delivery of essential services in conformance with NYCHA procedures; compile, analyze and produce metric reports.
6. Draft scope of work for mini contracts utilizing small procurements.
7. Attend contract and pre-start meetings.
8. Monitor the use of requirement and job order contracts.
9. Track and conduct quality control inspections.
10. Assist in PHAS/NSPIRE preparation and inspection to provide technical support to developments.
11. Serve as liaison between development supervisors and other NYCHA department.

Additional Information
1. Employees with permanent civil serving status in the titles of Administrative Housing Manager or Administrative Housing Superintendent will also be considered.
2. 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).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: Driver's license valid in the state of New York is required for this position.

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, please visit 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
Six years of recent, satisfactory, full-time, paid progressively responsible experience in the one of the following trades in which the incumbent is to be employed: painting, carpentry, bricklaying, electrical work, plastering, plumbing or roofing, at least 18 months of which must have been as a foreman.

For appointment to the skilled trade specialty of Electrical Work, possession of a valid license as a Special Electrician issued by the New York City Department of General Services is required.

For appointment to the skilled trade specialty of Plumbing, possession of a valid Master Plumber license issued by the New York City department of Buildings is required.

Education at an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or a related field may be substituted for general experience (but not for the 18 months of foreman experience described above) at the rate of one year of college for six months of experience up to a maximum of four years of college for two years of experience.

Preferred Skills

1. Experience in maintenance operations. 2. Knowledge of Maximo and Microsoft Office software. 3. Knowledge of budget and data analysis.

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.