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

City of New York•New York, NY

6d•$78,740 - $90,551•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Tech works as a Construction Project Manager Level II in the Emergency Repair Program within the Emergency Operations Division (EOD), under direct supervision. 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. The role involves field inspection, oversight, and monitoring of emergency repair and compliance work. The Field Tech prepares project documentation and cost estimates, reviews contractor payment requisitions and change orders, and checks that contractors obtain required permits and comply with applicable plans, specifications, laws, rules, and regulations. Field assignments may be in any of New York City’s five boroughs. The position requires work during late evenings and weekends, and may involve a flexible schedule. Candidates must be permanent Construction Project Managers or have passed Construction Project Manager exam #5058 or #6040. A valid, unrestricted New York State motor vehicle driver license must be maintained throughout employment. Employees supervising asbestos removal or lead abatement must use required protective clothing, respirators, and masks and meet 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.
For Assignment Level II, must meet the Construction Project Manager qualification requirements and have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience managing and/or inspecting construction projects as described in the base qualification requirements.
Must possess and maintain a motor vehicle driver license valid in New York State, with no restrictions that preclude performing the job.
Must meet the stated Construction Project Manager qualification pathway: a high school diploma or equivalent and five years of qualifying full-time construction project management and/or inspection experience on projects costing at least $300,000 per year; or a qualifying degree or professional license combined with the specified project experience; or the stated combination of experience and education.
Must provide, for each construction project cited in their qualifications, a description of the project, dates worked, type of work performed, and amount of money allotted.
Employees assigned to supervise asbestos removal or lead abatement must use protective clothing, a respirator, and a mask, and meet applicable regulatory and medical requirements.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and engage in extensive walking at inspected facilities, including sites under construction and renovation, 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.

Responsibilities

Inspect, direct, and monitor emergency repair or compliance work in accordance with plans and specifications.
Ensure that acceptable abatement methods and equipment are used and that work complies with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Monitor contractor 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.
Ensure contractors obtain all pertinent permits before projects begin, monitor their performance, identify problems, and seek appropriate resolutions.
Perform project scoping as applicable under agency guidelines.
Enter applicable data into HPDInfo under agency guidelines.
Work late evenings and weekends, and potentially on a flexible schedule.

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