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Chief of Staff, Division of Building and Land Development Service

City of New York•New York, NY
•$81,571 - $110,000

About The Position

The Chief of Staff for the Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) reports to the Associate Commissioner of BLDS and helps manage the division’s operations, develop policy, and implement the Executive Office’s priorities. The role manages and implements a portfolio of initiatives led by the BLDS Executive Office, collaborating closely with Office of Development leadership and partner agencies. The Chief of Staff serves as a liaison between the BLDS Executive Office, the Office of Development, and external stakeholders, including the Department of Buildings, Con Edison, and the Department of Environmental Protection. BLDS provides architectural, engineering, cost valuation, environmental planning, and construction support services to divisions within HPD’s Office of Development. It has more than 100 staff across seven units. The ideal candidate has management experience and a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. Technical skills and experience in affordable housing development are strongly preferred, alongside excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to negotiate with diverse technical specialists, and sound judgment in technical matters.

Requirements

  • Management experience.
  • Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Competence negotiating with diverse technical specialists and applying sound judgment in technical matters.

Nice To Haves

  • Technical skills and experience in affordable housing development are strongly preferred.
  • Capacity to handle multiple tasks, analyze complex processes, and use independent judgment.
  • Knowledge of or experience with affordable housing developments and/or capital projects.
  • Knowledge of or experience with the design and construction process.
  • Ability to read architectural drawings and familiarity with City zoning and building codes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; data visualization experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the Associate Commissioner and BLDS Executive Office to develop, implement, track, and evaluate operational, policy, and strategic planning strategies, ensuring alignment with the agency’s mission.
  • Collaborate with Office of Development leadership and agency teams to align division efforts with agency and Administration goals and priorities, including those in the Housing Blueprint.
  • Represent the division as a liaison with senior agency leaders on intra- and inter-agency objectives, initiatives, and special projects.
  • Review proposed policies and legislation and identify potential effects on project pipelines, program timelines, and the division’s technical services.
  • Develop tracking tools, technical reports, and other requested deliverables.
  • Assist with division data management and analysis.
  • Build and maintain working relationships across BLDS, the Office of Development, and HPD, and support the division’s role in interagency initiatives.
  • Respond to inquiries and attend meetings on behalf of the Associate Commissioner as needed.
  • Assist with operational and policy-related tasks and time-sensitive requests as needed.

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