Deputy Borough Commissioner

Responsibilities

The Deputy Borough Commissioner will report directly to the Borough Commissioner and is responsible for instituting departmental initiative and strategies. The Deputy Borough Commissioner will be responsible for the following:

• Working directly with the Borough Commissioner to identify operational problems, providing recommendations for improving the day-to-day operations and enhancing service delivery, prioritizing
  
  

assignments and successfully implementing special projects and departmental goals.

• Working with the Chief Plan Examiner and Code/Zoning Specialist to assess difficult/complex code and zoning issues.
• Working with Human Resources and EEO office to manage staffing issues.
• Compiling data and reports to identify trends and determine possible areas for streaming and/or initiatives for Re-Engineering to foster development.
• Working with the information Technology unit to address unit-wide technology issues.
• Representing the borough and the agency in public and interagency meetings and forums.
• Conduct emergency response and field inspections as required by the agency during business hours and after hours.
• Meet with the public, professionals and others to resolve technical and operational issues involving audits, complaints, applications, permits and certificate of occupancies.
• Ensuring consistency among the five borough offices and the Development Hub.
  
  

Additional Information

• Preference will be given to NYC Residents.
• If you qualify for one of the following comparable civil service titles, you may be considered under that title: Administrative Architect or Administrative Engineer.
• Deputy Borough Commissioners may be assigned to any borough office or the Development Hub, and may be transferred with appropriate notice.
  
  

REMOTE WORK

• This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
  
  

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Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• Possession of a valid New York State Professional Engineer's License or valid New York State Registration as an Architect; and
• A baccalaureate degree in engineering or architecture issued upon completion of a course of study in an accredited college, university or technical institution and six (6) years of full-time paid experience as an architect, builder or professional engineer employed in structural work, or a satisfactory equivalent.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the NYC Construction Code and Zoning Resolution, and NYS Multiple Dwelling Law. - Exhibit strong managerial skills leadership, organization and communication skills.
  
  

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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.