Chief of Staff, Division of Building and Land Development Service

City of New York • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and 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. HPD maintains building and resident safety and health, creates opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability, and engages New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity. The Office of Development (OOD) leads the agency’s effort to create and preserve affordable housing in collaboration with other HPD offices as well as other city, state and federal agencies. The OOD is comprised of eight divisions that administer a range of programs. The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) provides architectural, engineering, cost valuation, environmental planning, and construction support services to the various divisions within HPD’s Office of Development. BLDS is the largest division within the Office of Development with over 100 staff composed of seven units. As Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for managing and implementing a portfolio of initiatives implemented by BLDS Executive Office. The Chief of Staff will be the liaison among the BLDS Executive Office, the Office of Development and external stakeholders, such as Department of Buildings, Con Ed and Department of Environmental Protection, among others.

Requirements

• Management experience
• A Bachelor or Graduate degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
• Technical skills and experience in affordable housing development are strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Competent in negotiating with diverse technical specialists
• Applying sound judgment in technical matters
• Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
• A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning maybe substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated capacity for performing multiple tasks, analyzing complex processes, and using independent judgment.
• Knowledge of or experience working with affordable housing developments and /or capital projects.
• Knowledge of or experience with the design and construction process; ability to read architectural drawings and familiarity with the City’s zoning and building codes is a plus.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite; data visualization experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Associate Commissioner and the BLDS Executive Office to develop, implement, track progress, and evaluate various operational, policy, and strategic planning strategies for the division, and assure they are aligned with the Agency’s mission.
• Work collaboratively with Office of Development leadership and various parts of the Agency to ensure that the division’s efforts are aligned with the Agency’s and Administration’s goals and priorities, as outlined in the Housing Blueprint.
• Serve as a liaison with senior leadership team members across the agency to represent the division in intra- and inter-agency objectives, initiatives, and special projects.
• Review proposed policy and/or legislation and identify potential impacts on project pipelines, programmatic timeframes, and technical services provided by the division.
• Develop tracking tools, technical reports, and other deliverables, as requested.
• Assist in data management and data analysis for the division.
• Develop and maintain communication and strong working relationships with teams across BLDS, the Office of Development, and HPD, and support the division’s role in interagency-related initiatives.
• Respond to various inquiries and attend meetings on behalf of the Associate Commissioner, as necessary.
• Assist with operational and/or policy-related tasks and time-sensitive requests, as necessary.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees