Under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel and Chief of the Administrative Hearings Division, the Administrative Housing Development Specialist will perform work of a difficult and responsible nature, including work involved in the development, implementation and administration of publicly-aided housing programs and the conservation of neighborhoods, with oversight and Management of the Special Investigations Unit within the Law Department. The Specialist will coordinate with property management on NYCHA health and safety initiatives, developing and maintaining programs including the Squatter Removal Program and the Cases for Legal Action Program in coordination with the New York Police Department, representing the NYCHA Special Investigative Unit at NYPD meetings. In addition, the Specialist is directly responsible for all aspects of responding to requests for investigations stemming from NYPD referrals, pending administrative hearings, and requests from Property Management, and may allocate program resources according to federal, state or city regulations to support same.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

General Administration – Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision making, maintain a professional setting with oversight over several investigators and clerical staff with duties including:

- Manage the team to ensure timely processing of investigations related to NYPD referrals, pending administrative hearing cases, and requests for investigations from Property Management, Family Re-entry and other time sensitive special investigation requests.
- Supervise and monitor the daily operation of the Unit. Supervise and train all investigators and support staff in the Unit ensuring staff is knowledgeable on utilizing internal NYCHA databases and external research tools including the Office of Court Administration, WMS, Lexis Nexus etc. to effectively to complete and document investigations.
- Supervise and discipline staff as appropriate; participate in pre-employment interviews and hiring processes. Ensure staffing levels are met, develop and secure training. Prepare reports and recommendations for administrative action. Plan and coordinate investigation schedules and assignments.
- Train staff to appear before the Impartial Hearing Office in Hearings and Inquests. Manage staff to conduct the necessary preparatory work and case file maintenance related to the same including communication with various state courts and other agencies.
- Train and manage investigators to perform unannounced apartment visits related to permanent exclusion when required.
- Train and manage investigators on reviewing Permanent Exclusion cases for possible removal of an exclusion.
- Ensure the timely and accurate submission of various management reports as needed. Review all investigations related to Applications to lift Permanent Exclusion submitted by the tenants.
- Serve as a liaison between Law and Property Management.

Note: A valid NYS Driver’s License and extensive knowledge of the five boroughs will be required for this position.

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Administrative Housing Development Specialist to be considered.

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, click on the link below:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

Additional Information

1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED IS FOR THE SAME TITLE.
2. 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).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

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

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the development, design, construction, appraisal, financing, negotiation or disposition of real estate or in real estate law, or in urban planning, design or renewal, or analytical or coordination work related to housing programs; at least 18 months must have been in an executive, administrative or managerial capacity or supervising professional personnel performing work in the fields noted above; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Graduate study in the field of urban studies, city planning, business or public administration, finance, architecture, engineering or other related fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 credits equaling one year of experience. Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have three years of work experience including at least 18 months of executive, administrative, managerial or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

1. Extensive knowledge of NYCHA databases, including Siebel, Maximo, and AS400, email and Sharepoint. 2. Prior investigative, security, military or NYCHA experience. 3. Great time management skills. 4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 5. Research and report writing skills. 6. Customer service skills. 7. Self-motivated with strong organizational skills. 8. Team player.

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.

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/.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.