Chief (Code Compliance)

City of New York•New York, NY

4h•$83,743 - $104,135•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Division of Safety & Site Support, is seeking a Chief of Code Compliance to lead the Code Compliance Unit within the Office of Construction Safety. The selected candidate will oversee the implementation and advancement of DDC’s construction safety programs, including comprehensive reviews of Site Safety Plans (SSPs) for DDC capital construction projects, pre-award contractor safety evaluations, maintenance of construction safety records, and enforcement of DDC construction safety requirements in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The position will provide direct support to the Deputy Director of Construction Safety by addressing safety-related issues, developing recommendations for program improvements, implementing new safety initiatives, and maintaining DDC’s SSP web-based application. This position plays a critical role in strengthening construction safety practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the safe and successful delivery of DDC’s capital construction program.

Requirements

Currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.).
Must present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S.
Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience.
OR One year of the experience as described above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management.
OR One year of the experience as described above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect.
OR A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and a combination of at least two years of experience as described above and the education as described above to equal a total of five years of education and experience.
Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.
Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.
Must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment.
For Assignment to Level II, one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.
For Assignment to Level III, two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.

Nice To Haves

Indicate if you are permanent in the title or if you are on the open-competitive Construction Project Manager exam (Exam Nos. 3042 or 5058).

Responsibilities

Oversee the implementation and advancement of DDC’s construction safety programs.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of Site Safety Plans (SSPs) for DDC capital construction projects.
Perform pre-award contractor safety evaluations.
Maintain construction safety records.
Enforce DDC construction safety requirements in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Supervise Safety Code Compliance Auditors.
Oversee the preparation of safety reports, advisories, SSP templates, presentations, and operating procedures.
Attend project meetings to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Conduct safety audits.
Prepare and update pre-construction meeting materials.
Develop and deliver safety training for project staff, contractors, and consultants.
Review SSPs and safety documentation for high-priority and critical projects.
Communicate findings and recommendations to project teams and contractors.
Address safety-related issues.
Develop recommendations for program improvements.
Implement new safety initiatives.
Maintain DDC’s SSP web-based application.