Field Tech for the Emergency Repair Program (ERP), Division of Emergency Operations Division (EOD)

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$78,740 - $90,551

About The Position

The Field Tech/Construction Project Manager L-2 works within the Emergency Operations and Enhanced Enforcement Division (EOD) of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Reporting directly to the Site Director, the position supports the Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services in compliance tracking, field investigations, and enforcement under the “Fix the City” initiative. EOD is responsible for emergency repairs in privately owned residential buildings and monitoring vendor repair work in City-owned buildings, with the goal of securing voluntary landlord corrective action and avoiding direct City involvement where possible. The role involves inspecting, directing, and monitoring emergency repair or compliance work; ensuring work follows plans, specifications, applicable laws and regulations, and acceptable abatement methods; and overseeing contractor performance, permits, problems, and resolutions. The Field Tech prepares field reports, scopes of work, and cost estimates, and reviews and processes contractor payment requisitions and change orders. The position also includes performing scoping and data entry in HPDInfo according to agency guidelines. Candidates must be permanent Construction Project Managers or have passed Construction Project Manager exam #5058 or #6040. A New York State driver license with no restrictions that would prevent performance of the work must be maintained throughout employment. The employee may be assigned field work in any of the five boroughs and may work evenings, weekends, or a flexible schedule. Employees supervising asbestos removal or lead abatement must use required protective clothing, respirators, and masks and meet applicable regulatory and medical requirements. Candidates may be trained by the agency as EPA Certified Lead Inspectors within four months of employment.

Requirements

Must be a permanent Construction Project Manager or have passed Construction Project Manager exam #5058 or #6040.
Must meet the Construction Project Manager qualification requirements through one of the listed combinations of education, construction project management or inspection experience, and—where applicable—professional licensure.
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 experience.
Must possess and maintain a New York State motor vehicle driver license with no restrictions that preclude the work; moving violations, suspension, or an accident record may result in disqualification.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and walk extensively at facilities, including sites under construction or renovation, while following mandated safety procedures.
Employees assigned to supervise asbestos removal or lead abatement must use protective clothing, a respirator, and a mask and meet regulatory and medical requirements.

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 qualification.
General knowledge of general construction, masonry, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work.
Candidates may be trained as an EPA Certified Lead Inspector through the agency 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 and that work complies with applicable 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’ requisitions for payment and change orders.
Ascertain that contractors obtain all pertinent permits before project work begins.
Perform scoping as applicable and according to agency guidelines.
Enter applicable data into HPDInfo according to agency guidelines.

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