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City of New York DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PRESERVATION DESIGN REVIEW, DIVISION OF BUILDING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICE in New York, New York
Job Description
Agency Description:
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.
We maintain building and resident safety and health.
We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability.
We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.
HPD is entrusted with fulfilling these objectives through the goals and strategies of “Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness,” Mayor Adams’ comprehensive housing framework. To support this important work, the administration has committed $5 billion in new capital funding, bringing the 10-year planned investment in housing to $22 billion the largest in the city’s history. This investment, coupled with a commitment to reduce administrative and regulatory barriers, is a multi-pronged strategy to tackle New York City’s complex housing crisis, by addressing homelessness and housing instability, promoting economic stability and mobility, increasing homeownership opportunities, improving health and safety, and increasing opportunities for equitable growth. ---
Your Team:
The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) leads the agency’s effort in providing architectural, engineering, environmental planning, and construction support services to the various divisions within HPD’s Office of Development. The Office of Development utilizes a public-private partnership model and provides loans, grants and/or incentives to assist in the finance of housing development projects that will benefit low- and moderate-income New Yorkers.
The Division of Building and Land Development Services is the largest division within the Office of Development with over 120 staff composed of seven units which include the Bureau of New Construction Design Review Services, the Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Construction Services, Environmental Planning Unit, the Policy Unit, and the Program Management Unit.
Your Impact:
As Deputy Director for Preservation Design Review, you will work closely with the Executive Director of the Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services and coordinate the design review of projects in the Preservation Programs pipeline.
Your Role:
As Deputy Director for Preservation Design Review, you will work with various HPD Assisted preservation projects that are in the design phase.
Your Responsibilities:
Oversee Architects and/or Assistant Architects who reviews and evaluate consultants’ work for Preservation Programs, for compliance with applicable codes, rules, and regulations, including the New York City Building and Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, Multiple Dwelling Law, Preservation Design Guidelines, and handicap accessibility design standards.
Review drawings, maps, plans, scopes of work, and specifications, using various methods and technologies, for moderate or substantial rehabilitation of housing projects.
Assist the Executive Director of the Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services in providing guidance and training to new and junior staff on the design review process and the interpretation of federal, state, and local housing codes, regulations, and design guidelines.
Assist in providing design consultations and guidance to external development teams for schematic design phase and/or accessibility phase as needed.
Assist in preparing tracking reports and maintaining a well-organized and centralized document management system that tracks the progress of each project throughout the design review process.
Attend meetings with other HPD Program staff and development partners to track project progress and resolve any complicated design issues or impediments that may arise.
Engage in research, investigations, studies, or examinations related to the architectural functions and activities of the Agency.
Participate in and possibly supervise the design, inspection, and construction of premises to assure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, resolutions, statutes, rules, or regulations and in connection with the issuance of certificates of occupancy or other requisite permits.
Preferred skills
The ideal candidate should have management experience and have a background in Architecture, or related field, and possess a thorough understanding and strong knowledge base of New York City building and construction codes, as well as Federal, State, and City housing codes and regulations, along with experience in methods and standards for new construction and preservation of multi-family housing.
Excellent trade base knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and housing issues.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, 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 Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
Candidate may be subject to a background investigation conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation.
NOTE: Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development offers competitive salaries and the following benefits: Generous Pension Plans (The New York Employees' Retirement System); 401(k) and ROTH Retirement Savings Programs; U.S. Savings Bonds Flexible Spending Program; Health Benefits, Dental, Vision Coverage, Prescription Drug Program; Training and Professional Development; Opportunity for Scholarship; College Savings Program; Paid Holidays and Generous Annual Leave
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to ""1"" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work
leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning maybe substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
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.