Structural Inspector for the Division of Building Land Development Services

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the citys housing and diversity and strength in the citys neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.

-We maintain building and resident safety and health.
-We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability.
-We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.

HPD is entrusted with fulfilling these objectives through the goals and strategies of Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness Mayor Adams comprehensive housing framework. To support this important work the administration has committed $5 billion in new capital funding bringing the 10-year planned investment in housing to $22 billion the largest in the citys history. This investment coupled with a commitment to reduce administrative and regulatory barriers is a multi-pronged strategy to tackle New York Citys complex housing crisis by addressing homelessness and housing instability promoting economic stability and mobility increasing homeownership opportunities improving health and safety and increasing opportunities for equitable growth.

Your Team:


The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) leads the agencys effort in providing architectural engineering cost valuation environmental planning and construction support services to the various divisions within HPDs Office of Development. The Office of Development utilizes a public-private partnership model and provides loans grants and/or incentives to assist in the finance of housing development projects that will benefit low- and moderate-income New Yorkers.

The Division of Building and Land Development Services is the largest division within the Office of Development with over 120 staff composed of seven units which include: the Bureau of New Construction Design Review Services the Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services the Bureau of Engineering the Bureau of Construction Services Environmental Planning Unit the Policy Unit and the Program Management Unit.

Your Impact:

As Structural Inspector you will be responsible for reviewing plans and contract documents for structural design for various HPD-assisted projects including the moderate or substantial rehabilitation of multi-family buildings.


Your Role:

The ideal candidate should have a background in Structural/Civil Engineering or related field and possess a thorough understanding of structural components and systems as well as construction means and methods for both the rehabilitation and new construction of multifamily and 1-4 family homes in New York City. They will ensure construction quality and safety at HPD-financed sites.

Your Responsibilities:

Under general supervision of the Deputy Director of Structural Engineering the Structural Inspector will be reviewing plans and contract documents for structural design for various HPD-assisted projects including moderate or substantial rehabilitation of multi-family buildings. His/her responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
-Review scopes of work and specifications for the rehabilitation and new construction of multi-family residential buildings to ensure cost efficiency and overall structural effectiveness.

-Prepare accurate organized and comprehensive inspection reports pertaining to structural engineering matters identified on site.

-Work closely and coordinate with BLDS Bureau of Construction Services to provide construction oversight and resolve site issues related to the structural integrity of HPD-assisted projects.

-Conduct field surveys and inspections and assist in determining a scope of work cost estimate and recommendations.
-Prepare accurate organized and comprehensive field reports during the construction phase.

-Engage in research and investigation if issues related to structural engineering and related systems.

Preferred Skills
thorough knowledge of all aspects of Structural Engineering to provide technically sound recommendations and determinations.
in AutoCAD and Microsoft Suite (Word Excel Outlook etc.)
in review of plans and contract documents for structural systems for multi-family housing.
to read and understand drawings/plans scopes of work and specifications.
trade base knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and housing issues.
in conducting inspections at construction job sites for new and existing buildings.
mathematical technical writing verbal analytical and organizational skills.
to work in a fast-paced environment negotiate with diverse technical specialists apply independent judgment in technical matters take initiative and work effectively with others.
writing interpersonal organizational communication leadership and negotiation skills.
ability to meet deadlines coordinate multiple projects and deal with complex construction issues.
may be subject to a background investigation conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation.

Note:
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

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Qualifications :

(1) Four (4) years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineers License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university accredited by regional national professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in 1 above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time