The Code & Zoning Specialist is responsible for interpretations regarding code and zoning issues.
- Regularly consult with principals, including owners, design professionals and contractors to anticipate and resolve potential zoning, code, or other regulatory issues in order to minimize impact on the critical path of project schedules.
- Evaluate and track construction activities in New Building (NB) applications or major alteration (ALT. l) applications for complex, high profile developments throughout the city. This includes: performing comprehensive plan examination reviews with citywide borough offices to resolve complicated code and zoning issues and facilitate approvals; performing on-site inspections and assessments during every major construction milestone and during other complex activities, including demolition or excavation.
- Review and address determinations submitted by applicants, builders, and the general public.
- Serve as expert consultant in emergencies involving possible structural damage to buildings.
- Document meeting proceedings and decisions.
- Identify operational issues and provide recommendations for improving the day-to-day plan examination unit operation.
- Coordinate with code specialists in each borough to ensure uniformity of decision making.
- Conduct emergency response and field inspections as required by the agency during business hours and after hours.
- Work with the Chief Plan Examiner to oversee the processing of objections sheets generated by plan examination to ensure validity, accuracy and completeness. Overseeing appoints to ensure that plan examiners demonstrate code knowledge, procedural knowledge, thoroughness, and professionalism.
- Hold monthly staff meetings to discuss policies and procedures to ensure their uniform implementation.
- Answer correspondence, including inquiries from the general public.
- Represent the Department of Buildings at inter-agency and industry meetings.

WORK LOCATION:
Unit assignment and work location are based on operational need. Transfers may occur at any time with sufficient notice.

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:
Only those who are permanent in the Administrative Architect civil service title, applicants who are reachable on the Administrative 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.

REMOTE WORK:
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

To Apply:
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ADMIN ARCHITECT (NON MGRL) M-1 - 1000A

Minimum Qualifications

A valid New York State Registration as an Architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six ( 6 ) years of full-time paid experience in architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative architect.

Preferred Skills

- Extensive knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and other pertinent laws and rules - Strong technical and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work with a team of experts in a professional, constructive, and responsible manner. - Ability to take on time-sensitive projects and generate accurate responses

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.