Field Tech for the Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD) HUD Unit

City of New York•New York City, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Tech works in the Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD) HUD Unit at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). EOD is responsible for emergency repairs in privately owned residential buildings and monitoring vendor repair work in City-owned buildings, with the primary goal of securing voluntary corrective action by landlords and avoiding direct City involvement where possible. Under the supervision of the Director of HUD, the employee performs as a Field Tech/Construction Project Manager Level II. The role involves inspecting, directing, and monitoring HUD Lead Grant, Healthy Homes Grant, emergency repair, and environmental hazard work; confirming that work and abatement methods comply with plans, specifications, applicable laws, and regulations; and monitoring contractor performance. Duties also include preparing field reports, scopes of work, and cost estimates; conducting dust-wipe sampling and XRF testing; assessing hazardous materials; reviewing contractor payment requisitions and change orders; and entering data into HPDInfo. The position performs Lead Inspection Risk Assessments and Healthy Homes Inspections in compliance with HUD regulations. Candidates may be assigned to any of New York City’s five boroughs and will be scheduled to work evenings and weekends. Candidates must maintain a valid New York State driver’s license. Only permanent Construction Project Managers or candidates who have passed Construction Project Manager exam #5058 or #6040 will be considered. Candidates will receive agency training as an EPA Risk Assessor within four months of employment.

Requirements

Must be a permanent Construction Project Manager or have passed Construction Project Manager exam #5058 or #6040.
Must possess and maintain a valid New York State motor vehicle driver’s license; moving violations, license suspension, or an accident record may result in disqualification.
Construction Project Manager qualification: a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and five years of qualifying full-time experience managing and/or inspecting construction projects costing at least $300,000 each; or a qualifying combination of construction experience and a relevant bachelor’s degree, professional license, or education as specified in the posting.
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 or inspection experience.
Candidates must document each construction project, including its description, the period worked, work performed, and money allotted.
Must be available for evening and weekend work and assignment in any of the five boroughs.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in most Microsoft applications.
Strong background in heating, plumbing, electrical, and general construction work.
Bilingual skills; preference will be given to candidates with these skills.

Responsibilities

Inspect, direct, and monitor HUD Lead Grant, Healthy Homes Grant, emergency repair, and environmental hazard work for compliance with plans and specifications.
Ensure acceptable abatement methods and equipment are used in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Monitor contract performance, identify problems with emergency repairs or contractor work, and seek appropriate resolutions.
Prepare field reports, scopes of work, and cost estimates for Healthy Homes, emergency repair, and lead abatement projects.
Perform dust-wipe sampling using Department- and HUD-approved protocols for clearance and re-occupancy.
Review and process contractors’ payment requisitions and change orders.
Conduct hazardous materials assessments using XRF equipment and laboratory analysis.
Confirm that contractors obtain pertinent permits before projects begin and monitor their performance.
Perform dust-wipe and XRF testing for project scoping, as applicable, in accordance with agency guidelines.
Enter data into HPDInfo in accordance with agency guidelines.
Perform Lead Inspection Risk Assessments in compliance with HUD regulations.
Perform Healthy Homes Inspections in compliance with HUD regulations.