The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. We are committed to becoming the premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our City safer.

Your team:
The Code and Zoning Interpretation Division, headed by the Assistant Commissioner for Code and Zoning Interpretation, consists of two units: The Architecture unit, and the Code and Zoning Interpretation unit (CZI). The CZI Division provides various code and zoning technical support to the borough offices, including specialty units such as Cranes and Derricks, Elevators, Legal Affairs, and the Enforcement team. Through such technical support, the CZI Division help initiate code or zoning changes as necessary to help streamline code and zoning processes and remove barriers.

Your impact:
As the Code & Zoning Specialist, you will work with a team of seasoned engineers, architects, and certified city planners to improve and streamline the processing and adjudication of code and zoning determination requests, while ensuring the promotion of safe, code and zoning complying construction.

Your role:
Reporting to the Director of Code and Zoning Interpretation, the selected individual will engage in critical operations, review high-profile projects, and serve as a key code and zoning expert to the Code & Zoning Interpretation Division and Borough Offices on matters pertaining to the NYC Construction Codes and the NYC Zoning Resolution. The selected candidate must have practical knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes, Multiple Dwelling Law, Housing Maintenance Code, and the NYC Zoning Resolution. The individual must have demonstrated experience in applying code and zoning regulations to building projects in NYC area.
The selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

- Reviewing and analyzing applications for and audits of complex, high profile developments throughout the city, including performing comprehensive code and zoning review to resolve complex and challenging code and zoning issues.
- Working with Department of City Planning to review and analyze upcoming Zoning text amendments, and to assist in the implementation process of text amendments.
- Working with DOB attorneys to prepare for determination cases, BSA cases and other court cases and serve as a code and zoning expert.
- Reviewing and addressing submissions for code and zoning determination and challenge process at the Technical Affairs level, and at the Borough level as required.
- Working with other city agencies on zoning related issue, pilot projects, studies, and to improve their code and zoning interpretation process.
- Providing assistance to borough code and zoning determinations and Technical Affairs code and zoning determinations.
- Assisting in the drafting and issuance of Buildings Bulletins, Code Notes, Project Guidelines, and other rules, and regulations.
- Identifying operational issues and providing recommendations for improving the day-to-day operation.
- Coordinating with code and zoning specialists in each borough to ensure uniformity of decision making.
- Working with the Borough Management to oversee the processing of objection sheets and initial code and zoning approvals generated by plan examination to ensure validity, accuracy, uniformity and completeness.
- Working with technical staff to produce DOB internal training materials for subjects related to the NYC Construction Codes and the NYC Zoning Resolution. Conducting training as required.
- Answering correspondence including inquiries from the general public, elected officials, and the press office.
- Representing the Department of Buildings at inter-agency and industry meetings as required.

Note: Architects, please see Job ID 686551.

Only permanent Administrative Engineers, applicants who are reachable on the Administrative Engineer 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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NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.

2. Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

- Practical knowledge of applying the NYC Construction Codes chapters such as Occupancy Classification, Construction Types, Height and Areas Limitations, Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction, Fire Protection, Accessibility. - Ability to apply the NYC Zoning Resolution to projects at specific sites. - 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 results.

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/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.