Deputy Director

The Department of Special Repair Projects provides essential and specialized services that support the maintenance and operation of NYCHA’s developments. The department is responsible for managing the Common Area Painting Program, vacant unit preparation floor restoration initiative, Playgrounds Inspection and repairs, paint deficiency corrections in community spaces, restoration of units and common area related to a fire event, as well as other special initiatives as needed.

Reporting to the Director, and an integral member of the team, the responsibilities of the Deputy Director include, but are not limited to the following:

- Represent the Director at meetings and events.
- Establish and monitor project timelines/activities for corrective work
- Monitor and review all areas of Special Repair Projects to ensure compliance with Housing Authority policies.
- Compile and analyze various reports for review by the Director.
- Monitor contract budgets and capacity; ensure timely request for replacement contracts.
- Oversee field operations, contractor work activities/compliance and conduct inspections.
- Provide training and guidance to supervisory staff; review statistical reports; make recommendations for improving operations.
- Initiate meetings with stakeholders, consultants, contractors and other agencies; create detailed written correspondence.
- Establish and maintain performance parameters for each unit.
- Manage and monitor vendor contracts including NYCHA’s privately managed developments.
- Supervise and oversee office and field staff.
- Diagnose problems, evaluate and develop alternative courses of action with 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 construction, contracts and assist in forecasting operating and capital expenditures.

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

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

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

ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTOR (HOUS - 10078

1. Seven years of full-time, paid experience in the management of the maintenance and repairs of private or public residential, commercial or industrial real estate properties, building construction inspections or field inspections and investigations requiring the gathering and reporting of housing or building data or full journeyman-level experience in the building trades as a mason, carpenter, plasterer, iron worker, plumber, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity; or
2. Five years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity, plus two years of education in an accredited college or technical school in a construction program or education towards a baccalaureate degree in a related field of Engineering, Architecture or Engineering Technology; or
3. At least two years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity, plus an approved five year apprenticeship in housing inspection; or
4. Completion of three years of apprenticeship in housing inspection, plus either four years of experience as described in "1" above, at least 18
months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity or two years of experience as described in "1"above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity and two years of education as described in "2" above; or
5. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. All candidates must have at least two years of experience as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in the building trades up to a maximum of two years of the general experience.

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.