NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
Field Tech - Emergency Operations Division (EOD) Emergency Repair Program (ERP)
NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development, New York, New York, us, 10261
Field Tech – Emergency Operations Division (EOD) Emergency Repair Program (ERP)
Join the
NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
in this Field Tech role.
Salary
Base pay: $66,330.00/yr – $76,279.00/yr
Additional compensation may vary based on qualifications.
About The Agency The NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s 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.
Your Team The Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) leads the agency’s effort to work closely with other HPD divisions and community partners to identify buildings in distress, assess and develop strategies, and work with owners to improve conditions.
Your Impact The Emergency Operations Division (EOD) is responsible for emergency repairs in privately‑owned residential buildings and for monitoring vendor repair work in city‑owned buildings. The primary goal is to secure voluntary corrective action by the landlord, eliminating the need for direct city involvement.
Your Role Under direct supervision in the Emergency Repair Program within the EOD you will serve as a Field Tech / Construction Project Manager L‑1.
Your Responsibilities
Inspecting, directing and monitoring work related to emergency repairs or compliance according to plans and specifications.
Ensuring that acceptable abatement methods and equipment are used in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations.
Monitoring contract performance; identifying problems with emergency repairs and seeking appropriate resolution.
Preparing field reports, scopes of work and cost estimates for emergency repair projects.
Reviewing and processing contractors’ requisitions for payment and change orders.
Ensuring that contractors obtain all pertinent permits prior to project start, and monitoring performance for issues and resolution.
Performing scoping as applicable, following agency guidelines.
Preferred Skills
Preference to candidates who have taken and passed the Construction Project Manager Exam 5058.
Requirement to work evenings and weekends; may be assigned to any borough.
Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license during employment.
Minimum Qualifications
A four‑year high school diploma or equivalent and five years of full‑time experience managing or inspecting construction projects costing at least $300,000 per year; OR
One year of the above experience and a bachelor’s degree in an engineering, architecture, construction, or related field; OR
One year of the above experience and a valid professional license (engineer, architect, or landscape architect); OR
Combination of two years of experience and a bachelor’s degree to equal five years of combined education and experience.
Applicants must specify for each project: description, time period, type of work, and budget.
Driver License Requirement Candidate must have a valid New York State driver license at appointment and during employment. Violations, suspensions or accident records may disqualify.
Level I: meets above qualifications.
Level II: requires one additional year of satisfactory full‑time experience.
Level III: requires two additional years of satisfactory full‑time experience or equivalent.
55(a) Program This position is open to qualified persons with a disability under the 55(a) Program. Indicate interest in the 55(a) Program on your résumé and cover letter.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible employees may qualify for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is not required for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development
in this Field Tech role.
Salary
Base pay: $66,330.00/yr – $76,279.00/yr
Additional compensation may vary based on qualifications.
About The Agency The NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s 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.
Your Team The Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services (OENS) leads the agency’s effort to work closely with other HPD divisions and community partners to identify buildings in distress, assess and develop strategies, and work with owners to improve conditions.
Your Impact The Emergency Operations Division (EOD) is responsible for emergency repairs in privately‑owned residential buildings and for monitoring vendor repair work in city‑owned buildings. The primary goal is to secure voluntary corrective action by the landlord, eliminating the need for direct city involvement.
Your Role Under direct supervision in the Emergency Repair Program within the EOD you will serve as a Field Tech / Construction Project Manager L‑1.
Your Responsibilities
Inspecting, directing and monitoring work related to emergency repairs or compliance according to plans and specifications.
Ensuring that acceptable abatement methods and equipment are used in compliance with all laws, rules and regulations.
Monitoring contract performance; identifying problems with emergency repairs and seeking appropriate resolution.
Preparing field reports, scopes of work and cost estimates for emergency repair projects.
Reviewing and processing contractors’ requisitions for payment and change orders.
Ensuring that contractors obtain all pertinent permits prior to project start, and monitoring performance for issues and resolution.
Performing scoping as applicable, following agency guidelines.
Preferred Skills
Preference to candidates who have taken and passed the Construction Project Manager Exam 5058.
Requirement to work evenings and weekends; may be assigned to any borough.
Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license during employment.
Minimum Qualifications
A four‑year high school diploma or equivalent and five years of full‑time experience managing or inspecting construction projects costing at least $300,000 per year; OR
One year of the above experience and a bachelor’s degree in an engineering, architecture, construction, or related field; OR
One year of the above experience and a valid professional license (engineer, architect, or landscape architect); OR
Combination of two years of experience and a bachelor’s degree to equal five years of combined education and experience.
Applicants must specify for each project: description, time period, type of work, and budget.
Driver License Requirement Candidate must have a valid New York State driver license at appointment and during employment. Violations, suspensions or accident records may disqualify.
Level I: meets above qualifications.
Level II: requires one additional year of satisfactory full‑time experience.
Level III: requires two additional years of satisfactory full‑time experience or equivalent.
55(a) Program This position is open to qualified persons with a disability under the 55(a) Program. Indicate interest in the 55(a) Program on your résumé and cover letter.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible employees may qualify for federal loan forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement New York City residency is not required for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 on any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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