Supervising Inspector L-1 for the Division of Code Enforcement

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $68.67k - $78.97k / year • 2w ago

About The Agency

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation (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 Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) leads the agency’s effort to work closely with other HPD divisions and outside community partners to identify buildings in distress, assess and develop appropriate strategies to address those properties and work closely with responsible owners to develop a plan to improve conditions and return buildings to firm financial footing and physical health. OENS uses enforcement tools within its Division of Code Enforcement, Housing Litigation Division, Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement, and the Division of Neighborhood Preservation to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

The Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services is composed of six divisions: Data Management & Technology (DMT), Division of Neighborhood Preservation (DNP), Administration & Internal Compliance (AIC), Housing Litigation Division (HLD), Division of Code Enforcement (DCE), and Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD).

Your Impact

As the Supervising Inspector/Associate Inspector L-2 for the Division of Code Enforcement, you will assist the division in assuring owner compliance with the New York city Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL) in privately-owned, multiple-unit dwellings and tenant-occupied apartments in one- and two-family houses throughout the City to promote quality housing for New Yorkers.

Your Role

Under direct supervision in the Division of Code Enforcement, you will perform as a Supervising Inspector/Associate Inspector L-1. You will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Your Responsibilities

Assigning and reviewing the work of Inspectors (Housing) who conduct inspections of multiple dwellings and other residential structures to ensure the enforcement of the Multiple Dwelling Law, Housing Maintenance Code, and other related laws, rules and regulations.
Ensuring that inspections, re-inspections and violation information are properly entered into the computer system and kept current.
Directing the preparation of supporting documents for court referrals.
Attending meetings and completing special project assignments.
Performing field inspections; responding to immediate emergency conditions and taking appropriate action.
Providing technical consultation and guidance to inspectorial staff.
Accompanying inspectors on field inspections to address complex issues with tenants or landlords.
Implementing policies and procedures to ensure the proper use and safe keeping of equipment provided.
Provide training
Conduct inspections as needed.

Preferred Skills

The ability to speak and read in more than one language;
Must have and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license;
Candidates must be proficient in most Microsoft applications.

Note

Candidates may be assigned to any office within the 5 boroughs and may be assigned to work evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

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:

As a fully trained worker in one of the following trades: masonry,

carpentry, plumbing, plastering, or ironwork; or

In charge of the maintenance and repair of multiple dwellings for a real estate management organization; or
Performing field inspections requiring the gathering and reporting of data concerning the physical aspects of housing or of building construction or renovation; or
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
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
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
One year of supervisory experience, as described in "1" above, plus either:
an approved five year apprenticeship program in housing inspection; or
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.

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

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.