Under the direction of the Skilled Trade Administrator, the Borough Planner is directly responsible for select skilled trades work orders within their assigned borough. Boroughs are comprised of multiple developments totaling approximately 35,000 units. Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General Administration
- Oversee select skilled trades work orders from inception to completion for borough developments to include occupied apartments, court cases, public space, sequenced work orders & move out work orders.
- Direct use of vendors for a bundle of work orders for the same job if necessary and cost effective.
- Perform field survey work to identify and propose a plan to complete the work.
- Complete ad-hoc reporting at the request of the Skilled Trade Administrator or delegate.
- Schedule multiple trade work sequentially to make all work order dates in close date range of each other to ensure timely completion of entire repair.
- Advise on the use of vendors for a bundle of work orders if necessary and cost effective.
- Create and perform ad-hoc reporting as needed by the Skilled Trades Administrator.
- Liaise with Skilled Trade Administrator to troubleshoot and correct gaps in planning and productivity performance.
- Train and manage the planning secretary to ensure scheduled work orders have follow up action and are closed completely and appropriately.
- Ensure planning secretary communicates with residents to follow up on scheduled dates and appointments.
- Utilize Planning and Performance dashboards to ensure optimized scheduling and track productivity of skilled trade staff.
- Work with the secretary to schedule the Mold initial inspections, QAs and re-inspections.

Work Orders / Maximo
- Partner with Neighborhood Planners to establish rotating schedules for borough-based skilled trade staff.
- Monitor development sequenced skilled trades request and respond with prescribed guidelines; coordinate the completion of repairs and ensure the return of the completed work order to the development for close out.
- Review work orders from the developments to assist and identify materials needed, expected job length, and validate all required trades have been entered into the system.
- Schedule multiple trade work sequentially to make all work order dates in close date range of each other to ensure timely completion of entire repair.

Staff Supervision
- Train and monitor planning secretary to ensure scheduled work orders have follow up action and are closed completely and appropriately.
- Ensure planning secretary communicates with residents to follow up on scheduled dates and appointments.
- Utilize Planning and Performance dashboards to validate optimized scheduling and track productivity of skilled trade staff.
- Liaise with Skilled Trade Supervisors to troubleshoot and correct gaps in planning and productivity performance.
- Partner with the Skilled Trade Administrator to schedule and deploy the Reserve Skilled Trades staff.

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

NOTE: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position.

NOTE: Travel within your assigned borough may be required, with the frequency determined by the Skilled Trade Administrator.

NOTE: A driver’s license is required for this position.

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 click on the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information
Employees applying for transfer, 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).

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

1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus eight years of supervisory experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of large tenanted buildings; four years of which must have been in responsible charge of properties
having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees and at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative capacity; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have at least four years of experience in responsible charge of properties having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees, at least 18 months of which must have in an administrative capacity.

1. Knowledge of Authority policies and procedures, laws and standards pertaining to property management, such as local and state building codes and other municipal regulations, OSHA, Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") rules and regulations. 2. Strong mechanical background in troubleshooting a wide variety of maintenance issues, including but not limited to painting, plastering, carpentry, electrical, glazing, roofing, extermination, bricklaying, and plumbing. 3. Ability to interpret policies and guidelines and make sound decisions prepare clear concise reports and recommend improvements communicate effectively both written and verbally. 4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, residents, community service agencies, and the public manage multiple priorities and demands analyze situations and identify problems and offer solutions. 5. Experience using Maximo or similar asset management software. 6. Experience with property budgeting and data analysis. 7. Familiarity with PHAS inspections and remediation.

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.