Field Tech - Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD) Emergency Repair Program (ERP)

City of New York • New York City, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Tech works under direct supervision in the Emergency Repair Program within HPD’s Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD), performing as a Field Tech/Construction Project Manager Level II. EOD handles emergency repairs in privately owned residential buildings and monitors vendor repair work in City-owned buildings. Its primary goal is to secure voluntary corrective action from landlords and avoid direct City involvement when possible.

The position involves inspecting, directing, and monitoring emergency repair or compliance work, including work in buildings under construction or renovation across New York City’s five boroughs. The Field Tech checks that contractors follow plans, specifications, applicable laws and regulations, use acceptable abatement methods and equipment, and obtain required permits. The role also includes monitoring contract performance, resolving project issues, preparing field reports, scopes of work and cost estimates, processing contractor payment requisitions and change orders, and entering information into HPDInfo.

Candidates must be permanent Construction Project Managers or have passed Construction Project Manager exam #5058 or #6040. A New York State driver license without restrictions that prevent performance of the job is required and must be maintained. Employees supervising asbestos removal or lead abatement must use required protective clothing, respirators and masks, and meet regulatory and medical requirements. Candidates may receive agency training to become EPA Certified Lead Inspectors within four months of employment. Work may be scheduled for late evenings, weekends, or a flexible schedule.

Requirements

• Must be a permanent Construction Project Manager or have passed Construction Project Manager exam #5058 or #6040.
• Must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State, without restrictions that preclude the job’s duties; it must be maintained throughout employment.
• For the Construction Project Manager qualification, one of the following pathways is required: a high school diploma or equivalent plus five years of qualifying full-time construction project management and/or inspection experience, with projects costing at least $300,000 each; one year of that experience plus a qualifying bachelor's degree; one year of that experience plus a valid professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect license; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling five years.
• For Assignment Level II, must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience in Assignment Level I or one additional year of qualifying construction project management and/or inspection experience.
• Must specify each construction project worked on, the project description and time period, type of work performed, and project budget.
• Must be able to work late evenings, weekends, and/or a flexible schedule.
• Employees assigned to supervise asbestos removal or lead abatement must use protective clothing, a respirator, and a mask, and meet regulatory and medical requirements.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and walk extensively at inspection facilities, including construction and renovation sites, while following mandated safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of New York City Department of Environmental Protection regulations and Rules of the City of New York, Title 15, Chapter 1.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand contract specifications and construction drawings.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.
• Asbestos Investigator license.
• Asbestos Project Monitor license.
• Mold Assessor license.
• EPA Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor license.
• General knowledge of general construction, masonry, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Candidates may be trained by the agency as an EPA Certified Lead Inspector within four months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, direct, and monitor emergency repair or compliance work according to plans and specifications.
• Ensure acceptable abatement methods and equipment are used in compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
• Monitor contract performance, identify problems with emergency repairs, and seek appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare field reports, scopes of work, and cost estimates for emergency repair projects.
• Review and process contractors’ payment requisitions and change orders.
• Ensure contractors obtain all pertinent permits before projects begin and monitor their performance.
• Perform project scoping as applicable under agency guidelines.
• Enter applicable data into HPDInfo under agency guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED