Under the direction of the Director of the Façade & Local Law unit, the Compliance Specialist will perform responsible supervisory and detail-oriented work in the engineering analysis of the parking structures, management of the parking structure compliance program, the examination of plans for the construction, alteration or repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings and will perform work related to the following responsibilities:

- Manage the compliance program for Parking Structures that fall under the jurisdiction of Administrative Code 28-323 and RCNY 103-13, which requires owners to hire qualified professionals to inspect parking structures and file condition assessment reports with the Department.
- Examining and reviewing plans, design, and specifications for the construction, alteration or repair of buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of Buildings to note compliance with and violation of Construction Code provisions and other pertinent codes and regulations regarding structures, facades, materials, applications, and methods of construction, etc.
- Prepare a list of objections in accordance with Construction Code, Zoning Resolution and other rules, regulations or legislation as they apply to the legality of proposed building construction, alteration or repair, including all Energy code requirements.
- Meet with owners, Architects or Engineer of Record, Qualified Parking Structure Inspectors (QPSIs), and permitted licensed General Contractors to review project status and review compliance with building codes, laws, rules, bulletins, and enforcement initiatives for application approvals and permits.
- Prepare reports and recommendations on the approval of applications and the issuance of permits for building construction.
- Engage in research, investigations, studies and examinations related to the construction, alterations or demolition of structures subject to the provisions of the Construction Code.
- Required to perform fieldwork to make on-site determination of structural stability and safety.
- Perform audits of engineering drawings with regard to parking structures of low and high-rise new/existing buildings.
- Perform audits/background investigation of QPSIs relevant experience.
- Interview prospective QPSIs in order to determine if their background meets the qualification requirements of RCNY 101-07.
- Maintaining the current list of QPSI and ensuring all necessary updates are implemented.
- Enforcement actions against QPSIs that have been found to be falsifying Parking Structure compliance reports.
- Coordinate the processing of all reports with the administrative team.
- Act as a technical resource on parking structure related issues for the public and the Department Technical and Inspectorial Staff.
- On occasion, represent the Department as expert and fact witness on technical and policy related matters in various legal proceedings, court proceedings, depositions, and ECB court.
- Provide interpretations of the NYC Construction Codes and other applicable laws, rules, regulations including historic codes.
- Assist the Office of Technical Affairs and Code Development in the NYC Construction Code revisions related to structural and foundation provisions.
- Prepare reports for the Director of Facades/Local Law, Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Engineer and Assistant Commissioner to assist in enforcement actions.
- Issue violations and Commissioner orders to owners and QPSIs.
- Attend work hours and off-hours training seminars.
- Maintain service level and backlog as set by the Director.
- Assist with data analysis and determine trends as it relates to existing buildings.
- Support Structural Engineering Compliance cross training, incident support, special assignments, and project management.
- Additional duties and projects as needed.
- Provide monthly reports on incoming, rejected, and approved parking structure reports.
- Develop and manage oracle dashboard for Parking Structure.
- Coordinate with DOB IT team to ensure DOB NOW Safety Parking Structures is operating per the Code and Rule requirements. Develop and maintain DOB NOW Safety Parking Structures deficiencies list in order to ensure all necessary corrections are completed as necessary.
- Responding to emergencies/incidents as needed: 24/7. Occasionally, assignments may require Emergency Response or similar, out of state and may necessitate more than one day on site.
- Generate SOPs for Parking Structure compliance program including but not limited to plan exam, administration and inspections
- Create workflows for the management of the incoming workload, inspections and enforcement actions
- Coordinate with inspection teams, within the unit and with other units and divisions, and review inspection reports and recommend necessary enforcement actions
- Preparing incident/special reports for SEC executive staff to assist in enforcement actions.

Preferred skills
Strong working knowledge of the NYC Construction Code, rules, bulletins and TPPN’s.
Strong background and experience in design and construction as specifically related to façades of buildings.
Excellent communication, verbal, and organizational skills.

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NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Strong working knowledge of the NYC Construction Code, rules, bulletins and TPPN’s. Strong background and experience in design and construction as specifically related to façades of buildings. Excellent communication, verbal, and organizational skills.

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.