Inspector for the Division of Property Management
About The Position
The Inspector for Urban Renewal and Property Management (URPM) in the Division of Property Management (PM) inspects multiple- and single-family HPD DPM dwellings, including vacant lots. The role investigates and responds to 311 and internal DPM complaints regarding emergencies, insufficient heat or hot water, unsanitary conditions, illegal conversions, and heat plants, including special commissioner projects. URPM manages city-owned properties under HPD jurisdiction, overseeing daily maintenance, routine repairs, local law compliance, rent collection, vacancy control, and tenant relations. The inspector supports this work through field inspections, contractor and vendor monitoring, work-scope development, and documentation, while following HPD procedures and required training. Field assignments may be in any of the five boroughs, and the schedule may include evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- Candidates must be permanent in the Construction Project Manager title and must have taken Construction Project Manager exam #0169.
- Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license throughout employment.
- Candidates may be assigned field work in any of the five boroughs and may be scheduled to work evenings and weekends.
- Community Coordinator qualification pathway: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of such experience; or equivalent education and/or experience. All candidates must have at least one year of qualifying experience.
- Minimum 5 years of property maintenance, building repairs, violation remediation, construction management, or similar experience on residential properties.
- Minimum 3 years of vendor management, job monitoring, and compliance enforcement.
- Ability to develop effective maintenance and repair job scopes.
- Ability to manage multiple workflows with competing deadlines.
- Understanding of market pricing and ability to conduct market-price research.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial property and vacant lot management experience.
- Familiarity with HPDInfo and violation-tracking systems for DOB, DOHMH, DSNY, DEP, and other agencies.
Responsibilities
- Inspect multiple- and single-family HPD DPM dwellings, including vacant lots.
- Investigate and respond to 311 and internal DPM complaints about emergencies, insufficient heat or hot water, unsanitary conditions, illegal conversions, and heat plants, including special commissioner projects.
- Ensure HPD vehicle readiness, report maintenance issues, and follow HPD vehicle standard operating procedures.
- Complete daily and weekly route sheets and vehicle mileage sheets.
- Prepare scopes of work, as needed, to correct NYC external agency violations for supervisor approval.
- Monitor generated open market orders (OMO) from start to completion.
- Report and document concerns about contractor work performance.
- Generate and sign off on field inspection reports (FIRs) for supervisor approval.
- Investigate assigned Engineering Audit Department (EAD) cost reductions for correction or verification.
- Record and recommend cost reductions related to job completion or performance.
- Contact tenants and arrange inspection appointments.
- Contact vendors for updates and job completion status, including affidavit documentation.
- Follow HPD standard operating procedures and complete required training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
