Administrative Support for the Division of Code Enforcement (CODE-LEAD)

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

The NYC Department 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. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will perform an Administrative Support/Community Coordinator and will perform a variety of administrative functions in the office of the Division of Code Enforcement (CODE)

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Nice To Haves

Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills
Candidates must be proficient with PC software applications, such as Excel and Microsoft Word
Candidates with bi-lingual skills
Candidates may be assigned to any office within the 5 boroughs and may be assigned to work evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

Perform very complex and responsible analytical or coordination work related to Lead
Monitor Lead performance reports; meets with staff to discuss any deficiencies; and recommend changes to the Chief and Deputy Chief to improve performance outcomes
Ensures that Lead files; records; and logs are maintained
Maintain a variety of difficult and responsible statistical reports, including maintaining, examining, preparing and creating spreadsheet
Conduct research and respond to inquiries
Update tracking reports and inventory logs, and review program plans
May review Lead forms and documents and perform scanning functions
Provide technical assistance and training to staff in techniques of program implementation and management
Provide interpretation
Make recommendations on Lead policies and procedures
Assists the Lead Unit Chief and Deputy Chief with special projects, as necessary.