Senior Plan Examiner, Asbestos Technical Review Unit (A-TRU)

The Department of Buildings promotes the safety of all people that build, work, and live in New York City by regulating the lawful use of over one million buildings and construction sites across the five boroughs. With a focus on safety, service, and integrity, the Department enforces the City's Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. The Department enforces compliance with these regulations and promotes worker and public safety through its review and approval of building plans, permitting and licensing functions, and inspections. In addition to Code and Zoning compliance review, emergency response and professional analysis of accidents to prevent future incidents, the Department has strengthened its education and outreach programs to provide the construction industry, property owners and tenants with a heightened understanding of safety awareness.

The Senior Plan Examiner, Asbestos Technical Review Unit (A-TRU) examines and reviews plans and specifications of structures and building equipment systems related to asbestos projects for conformity with the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, Zoning Resolution, and other pertinent laws and rules; and supervises staff performing this work.

Duties

Under direction of the Senior Advisor, Enforcement Operations and in coordination with Asbestos Technical Review Unit (A-TRU) management at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), with great latitude for independent judgment and action, they will be responsible for managing the Department of Buildings’ (DOB) participation in the Asbestos Technical Review Unit (A-TRU). Duties will include:

• Manage the technical review and approval process for asbestos projects, technical reports (ex. A-TR1), and variance applications submitted by the regulated community to ensure regulatory compliance; review and approve the work product of examiners
• Prepare and update standard operating procedures and provide technical guidance and training to the examiners
• Respond to inquiries from applicants and the public
• Manage daily task assignments and monitor workflow to meet established deliverable schedules; prepare and evaluate data; and prepare monthly and periodic status reports
• Coordinate with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other agencies (including NYS Department of Labor, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development, New York City Housing Authority, NYC Department of Correction, Fire Department of the City of New York, and NYC School Construction Authority) and conduct field inspections to resolve complex project issues, as well as respond to citywide emergency incidents
• Represent DOB at intra/inter-agency regulatory meetings
  
  

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS

Unless the list is exhausted during recruitment for this position, only permanent Architects, applicants who are reachable on the Architect open competitive list, and applicants as indicated below will be considered.

Candidates who are permanent in comparable civil service titles may be considered for title change under rule 6.1.9 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of the NYC Construction Code and Zoning Resolution and its legal and practical application - Excellent organizational skills - Communication skills - written and verbal - and the ability to explain technical requirements in lay terms - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook) Bluebeam - Customer service orientation - Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications - Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of diverse personal, educational, and cultural backgrounds in a professional manner
  
  

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please 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.

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.

, $98,483.00 – $113,256.00