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City of New York Energy Field Inspector in New York, New York
Job Description
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.
NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority’s capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $5 billion capital projects portfolio - one of the largest in NY State - as well as a range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning, comprehensive design standards, innovative financing and project delivery models, strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders, and effective program and project management of capital investments. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scaling up sustainability and resiliency technologies and practices, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance.
The Capital Programs team of A&CM oversees all NYCHA capital projects. Capital Programs is responsible for managing over 500 active construction projects at any given time across the Authority's properties throughout the city. These projects can range from $100,000 to up to $500 million. Regular capital investments are necessary to ensure that NYCHA developments remain in good and livable conditions. These projects include renovations and modernization of apartments, building interiors, systems, exteriors, site security, and grounds.
The selected candidate will also assist with energy surveys through inspection of existing heating distribution system equipment in the tank rooms and boiler rooms; provide assistance to property management staff with troubleshooting steam distribution issues affecting building heat and hot water; support other NYCHA departments including skilled trades and contractors after installation of new equipment; respond to emergency calls by ESD during off hours and weekends; provide commissioning of new and existing equipment and systems. The Field Inspector position requires commitment to continuing technical education and professional growth.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Assist implementation contractors by providing coordination for the execution of energy and sustainability projects such as boiler plant decentralization, energy saving boiler retrofits, domestic hot water heater deployment, lighting retrofits, and other renewable energy projects NYCHA-wide. This also includes assisting vendors performing design surveys to conduct feasibility studies and energy audits for proposed projects.
Review and/or inspect contractors' work and contract administration for compliance with plans and contract specifications, prevailing wage requirements, Section 3/REP requirements, site safety requirements, insurance requirements and ensure contractors’ acquisition of required permits and approvals.
Review and approve contractor payment requisitions for Field Manager’s action.
Survey NYCHA Developments with high energy consumption profile to determine cause and provide recommendations for operational improvements. The work includes performing inspection of existing electrical/heating/ventilation equipment at NYCHA developments including roof fans, elevator machine rooms, tank rooms and boiler rooms, perform safety tests, chemical tests, check burners for optimum operation, check motors for normal operation. Assist with troubleshooting existing heating distribution systems, domestic water (hot and cold) and condensate return. Summarize all findings in reports and review with management.
Support other NYCHA departments including skilled trades and contractors after installation of new equipment. Act as a field liaison between utility company representatives, property management staff at the borough level and developments to schedule work, service interruptions, restoration, and notifications for various stakeholders.
Assist with troubleshooting existing building management system communication devices and alarm systems for proper operation.
Maintain daily and weekly reports; conduct pre-construction, progress/exit meetings, and regular resident meetings as needed.
NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Resident Building Superintendent title on 7/22/2023. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered, likewise applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.
NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf
Additional Information
Candidates with permanent civil service status in the titles of Construction Project Manager will also be considered.
Employees serving in the titles of or who meet the qualification requirements for Supervisor of Mechanical Installations and Maintenance will also be considered.
Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.
NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
Qualifications
- A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus five years of supervisory experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of large tenanted buildings, three years of which must have been in responsible charge of properties having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees. Higher education may be substituted for up to two years of this experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for each year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least three years of experience in responsible charge of properties having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.