Assistant Project Manager, Interagency Coordination, Division of Building and Land Development Services
About The Position
The Assistant Project Manager, Interagency Coordination, works in the Executive Office of the Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. The role supports the agency’s Accelerating and Streamlining Affordable Production (ASAP) housing initiative, which focuses on interagency coordination for a large pipeline of HPD-financed affordable housing projects. The position supports the Director of Interagency Coordination in coordinating with internal teams and external partners to address complex issues affecting affordable housing project approvals and delivery. Partners include the Mayor’s Office, other city agencies, and utility companies. The work also includes operational support for ASAP, pipeline and data management, process mapping, reporting, and coordination with BLDS teams tracking projects through pre-development and construction.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related community work or community-centered activities; or equivalent education and/or experience. All candidates must have at least one year of qualifying experience.
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively with others.
- Excellent writing, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, negotiate with diverse technical specialists, apply independent judgment in technical matters, and take initiative.
- Ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects, and handle complex housing development issues.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Background in housing development, design and construction, program management, urban planning and development, or a related field, with related professional experience.
- Excellent trade-based knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and housing issues.
- A New York State motor vehicle driver license may be required for certain assignments and, if required, must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Interagency Coordination in advancing agency and division goals to accelerate affordable housing production.
- Assist with interagency coordination, including work with the Mayor’s Office, city agencies, utility companies, and other external partners involved in permitting and approvals for affordable housing projects.
- Assist with operational tasks for the ASAP initiative, including pipeline and data management and process mapping.
- Serve on the ASAP task force and attend regularly scheduled meetings.
- Assist in managing housing pipeline tracking tools, reports, and data analyses for the ASAP task force and senior management teams.
- Coordinate with BLDS teams that track project progress through pre-development and construction.
- Engage proactively and coordinate with an expanded group of external partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
