The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

SBS Waterfront Permits Unit regulates construction permits related to improvements or maintenance of marine construction and waterfront properties under its jurisdiction. Permitting operations include reviewing scope of construction, plan examinations for compliance with New York City Zoning and Building Code, issuing construction permits, reviewing technical inspections reports and close-outs, ensuring compliance and accuracy of archival records, and recommending issuance of certificates and notices of completion.

The Director for Waterfront Permits, reporting to the Chief Waterfront Officer, will be responsible for conducting Plan Examinations according to NYC Building Code and Zoning Resolution, and overseeing the Records Management functions to ensure smooth operations across the work-flows for the Program, while also ensuring conformance with the regulatory permitting requirements of US Army Corps of Engineers, and the NY State Department of Environmental Conservation. The Director will continually update and streamline procedural requirements, operating standards, and interagency working protocols. Responsibilities include research and coordinating with DOB for the development of the Waterfront Code, including guiding the development of online filing technology systems and training programs for the applicants. The Director will provide guidance for integration of all functions with appropriate technology applications and records management system.

Duties will include assessment and implementations for new capacity development projects to enable electronic filing and technology solutions, code reference libraries, software applications for plan exam, inspections, application tracking, notifications, and records management. New training program would need to be developed for staff and applicants.

Specific Responsibilities include:

-Oversee the plan examination function and team including conducting plan examination and accuracy check;

-Train and guide the permitting team including assignment management and scheduling;

-Continually streamline the permitting program to conform with the NYC Building Code and evolving regulatory waterfront requirements;

-Review applications for scope of work and provide guidance on fee assessments for applications and services;

-Continually maintain and update standard operating procedures including coordinating with DOB to develop plan examination standards using Bluebeam applications, and online filing technology solutions;

-Support the Waterfront Permitting functions across Plan Exam through Inspections and Enforcement;

-Develop capacity to integrate site safety and inspections requirements;

-Coordinate with DOB for the development of Waterfront Code;

-Develop inter-agency working protocols and coordination including CCD1's and FDNY support;

-Develop and implement a training program for staff and applicants for online filing;

-Oversee Issuance of Permits, Issuance of Temporary Place of Assembly Applications and After Hour Variance Permits; and

-Preparation of Notices and Certificates of Completion for executive signatures.

The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) helps unlock economic potential and create economic security for all New Yorkers by connecting New Yorkers to good jobs, creating stronger businesses, and building a fairer economy in neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
 

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of full-time experience in city planning, at least eighteen (18) months of which must have been in a managerial capacity; or

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree and eighteen (18) months of managerial experience in city planning is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advance degree in city planning or related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the non-managerial experience on a year-for-year basis. Graduation from an accredited United States Law School may be substituted for two (2) years of non-managerial
experience.

Minimum of ten years of construction, architecture, engineering, building code, and zoning experience, with excellent supervisory and management skills. Proficiency in technical writing, and with strong interpersonal communication and presentation capabilities. Ability to competently read and review design drawings is essential and a working knowledge of AutoCad or equivalent software, and Adobe or Bluebeam software are necessary for the job. A valid New York State Driver's License to visit waterfront and construction sites using an SBS fleet vehicle.

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Preferred Skills:

Minimum of ten years of construction, architecture, engineering, building code, and zoning experience, with excellent supervisory and management skills. 

Proficiency in technical writing, and with strong interpersonal communication and presentation capabilities. 

Ability to competently read and review design drawings is essential and a working knowledge of AutoCad or equivalent software, and Adobe or Bluebeam software are necessary for the job.

A valid New York State Driver's License to visit waterfront and construction sites using an SBS fleet vehicle.

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.