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The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director to support and oversee the operations of the Asbestos Department. Reporting to the Director of the Asbestos Department, the Deputy Director will be responsible for managing the strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness of asbestos-related activities within NYCHA properties. The role involves oversight of asbestos inspections, abatement projects, regulatory reporting, and ensuring the health and safety of residents and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance & Oversight:
- Ensure that all asbestos-related activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
- Develop and enforce NYCHA policies and procedures for asbestos assessment, abatement, and emergency response.
- Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies and oversee NYCHA/DEP requirements.
2. Program & Operations Management:
- Supervise and provide leadership to asbestos unit supervisors and team of asbestos staff.
- Oversee asbestos testing, sampling, and monitoring processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Manage vendor contracts for asbestos-related work, ensuring contractors meet NYCHA standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement strategies for proactive asbestos management and abatement across NYCHA properties.
3. Health & Safety Compliance:
- Coordinate with NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety teams.
- Provide guidance on best practices for resident and worker protection regarding asbestos exposure.
4. Budgeting & Resource Allocation:
- Assist in managing the department’s budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions for asbestos testing. abatement and monitoring.
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Work closely with NYCHA leadership, residents, tenant associations, and external stakeholders to address concerns regarding asbestos safety and abatement projects.

Additional Information
1. 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).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS).

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:
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Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTOR (BUIL - 10073

1. Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience working at a construction trade or working as an inspector of construction, hoists and rigging, plumbing, boilers, or elevators; at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity; or

2. At least two years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity, and a license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the education law; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above. All candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity. One year of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in the construction trades or building inspection up to a maximum of three years of the general experience. Education towards a degree in architecture, architectural technology, construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of the general experience. One year of experience will be credited for each year of formal training or education in a field of study relevant to the construction trades up to a maximum of two years of the general experience.

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.