Lead Technical Service Inspector

Agency Description:


The New York City Department of Housing Preservation (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 Office of Asset and Property Management (APM) leads the agencys effort to protect the Citys investment in affordable housing and ensure that properties remain stable and affordable over the long-term. APM actively monitors the performance and regulatory compliance of projects sponsored supervised and owned by the city and connects people to affordable housing opportunities. The Office of Asset and Property Management (APM) is composed of five divisions which include the Divisions of Asset Management Property Management & Housing Supervision.


The Division of Property Management within APM oversees three key programs that manage city-owned properties and ensure compliance. The Technical Services Program provides expertise for buildings under the Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) Program supporting tenant associations in developing self-sufficient low-income cooperatives. The Lead Unit focuses on lead safety and health compliance in city-owned buildings. The Urban Renewal and Property Management (URPM) unit manages daily maintenance routine repairs local law compliance tenant relations and administrative functions for city-owned properties under HPD. Together these programs represent APMs comprehensive approach to property management tenant support and safety in alignment with HPDs mission.

Your Impact:

As the Lead Technical Service Inspector you will assist the Division of Property Management in ensuring that city-owned buildings comply with all existing and future federal and local lead-related laws including New York City Local Law 1 of 2004 New York City Local Law 31 of 2020 Local Law 123 of 2023 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developments (HUD) Lead Safe Housing Rule.



Your Role:

As the Lead Technical Service Inspector you will play a central role in ensuring compliance of City-owned buildings with federal state and local lead-related regulations. You will oversee vendor performance conduct field audits review inspection reports and provide technical guidance to staff. Working closely with senior leadership you will support APMs mission of promoting safe and healthy housing for New Yorkers while streamlining processes across Co-op Readiness Property Management and Asset Management divisions.


Your Responsibilities:

- Monitor and oversee XRF testing vendors and other lead service vendors upon request to ensure compliance with contract specifications.

- Review correct and approve project documentation (scopes of work sketches XRF reports).

- Conduct quality control field audits and sign off on inspection reports for vendor payment.

- Coordinate with the Engineering Audit Division on job reviews and invoice approvals.

- Communicate with contractors building owners and tenants regarding lead remediation requirements.

- Develop and update scopes of work for RFPs and small purchase contracts.

- Perform Level 2 invoice reviews for vendor payments.

- Provide technical training and assistance to staff on lead-related compliance and program implementation.

- Track OMOs related to XRF testing and abatement including funding encumbrances and payments.

- Conduct visual inspections of residential units and common areas to support compliance with LL 1.

- Support senior staff and leadership in troubleshooting barriers to LL 31 compliance.

- Assist with oversight of lead remediation work and other program tasks as directed by the Assistant Commissioner and Executive Director.




Preferred Skills:

- Strong knowledge of NYC Local Law 1 Local Law 31 and other lead-related regulations

- Certification as a Lead Inspector Risk Assessor or related EPA/HUD-recognized credential.

- Familiarity with City procurement processes including drafting RFPs and managing small purchase contracts.

- Experience with project management software and data tracking systems related to inspections and abatement.

- Knowledge of construction building systems or property management practices.

- Ability to analyze inspection data and prepare clear reports for senior leadership.

- Experience coordinating across multiple divisions (e.g. APM Asset Management Engineering Audit).

- Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

- Prior supervisory or team-lead experience in a compliance or inspection program.

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Qualifications :

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.

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