Assistant Chief Plan Examiner, Affordable Housing

Nyc Department Of Buildings • New York, NY

418d • $67,149 - $90,041 • Remote

About The Position

The Assistant Chief Plan Examiner for Affordable Housing at the NYC Department of Buildings plays a crucial role in supervising the engineering and architectural analysis of structures and building equipment systems specifically for affordable housing projects. This position involves overseeing plan examination personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations, and facilitating the approval process for construction projects. The role is integral to maintaining the integrity and safety of building practices in New York City, while also enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of relevant experience, or a master's degree in civil or mechanical engineering.
• A baccalaureate degree in civil or mechanical engineering technology and two years of relevant experience.
• A baccalaureate degree and a master's degree in civil or mechanical engineering plus one year of relevant experience.
• A Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is part of a five-year first professional degree program and one year of relevant experience.
• A baccalaureate degree in architectural technology and one year of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the process of developing affordable housing projects in NYC.
• Knowledge of the NYC Construction Code and Zoning Resolution.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and customer service abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Interpersonal skills to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide, and mentor affordable plan examination personnel.
• Assign affordable housing work and monitor team and individual examiner workload.
• Screen incoming jobs for completeness and monitor productivity to ensure compliance with service levels.
• Administer quality control checks for project reviews and document objections clearly.
• Facilitate resolution of objections and approval of jobs by meeting with applicants and filing representatives.
• Assist management in developing and maintaining workload management plans and reports.
• Collaborate with management to address unit level issues and establish expectations.
• Perform original plan examinations, special audits, and zoning reviews.
• Evaluate performance of affordable housing team members.

Benefits

• Remote work eligibility up to 2 days per week.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree