The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the largest public housing authority in North America. NYCHA is home to approximately 3.9% of New York City’s population: it provides housing for more than 339,900 low-income New Yorkers through its public housing and Section 8 leased housing programs. NYCHA is comprised of 277 developments across the five boroughs of NYC, consisting of approximately 160,000 apartments in 2,106 buildings.

NYCHA’s Emergency Management and Services Department (EMSD) is charged with responding to all emergencies and hazards impacting essential services and day-to-day operations, to include large-scaled disasters. EMSD accomplishes this responsibility with a strategic network of public and private partners to ensure the protection of NYCHA’s infrastructure and the preparedness of its stakeholders, both internal and external. EMSD was formed in April of 2022 with the merging of NYCHA’s Office of Emergency Management and Emergency Services Department.

EMSD is searching for an Assistant Resident Building Superintendent to work in the Flood Protection Management (FPM) team as a supervisor. Reporting to the FPM Administrator, under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of EMSD’s Preparedness Unit, duties as NYCHA’s FPM Supervisor include, but are not limited to the following:

- Act as a liaison representing NYCHA’s Flood Protection Management to the property management, contractors, and/or external NYC agencies.
- Represent the department of EMSD with communicating with the Tenant Association leader’s meetings (upon invite) with residents alike to spread awareness of what flood protections is, how it works, your role, and Property Management’s role.
- Communicate with development Superintendents & Managers to ensure they are following up on development related issues as it relates to flood protection.
- Monitor flood protection assets at multiple developments and ensure all equipment are accounted for and ready for the upcoming Hurricane season.
- Ensure that developments with flood protection equipment follow up with the maintenance staff and replace any damaged equipment.
- Monitor weather-related circuits for situational awareness and notify leadership when issues arise that require escalation, to include senior management intervention.
- Generate reports based on surveys with development staff and make recommendations for enhancements and improved effectiveness of the program.
- Collect and maintain a comprehensive inventory system to assist in tracking NYCHA flood protections assets and their locations throughout NYCHA’s portfolio.

NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Assistant Resident Building Superintendent title on 05/09/2023. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered, likewise applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

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:

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

Additional Information:
1. A Driver’s License valid in the State of New York is required for this position. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
2. Candidate selected must be available to work a flexible schedule based upon Authority needs.
3. For NYCHA employees: this position is open as a promotional opportunity and on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
4. NYCHA 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).
5. 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. One year of permanent service in the title of Supervisor of Housing Caretakers, Heating Plant Technician (Housing Authority), Maintenance Worker or Supervising Housing Groundskeeper; or

2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus four years of experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of large tenanted buildings, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity over at least two employees. Higher education may be substituted for up to two years of this experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for each year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least two years of experience supervising at least two maintenance employees.

1. Solid technical background and strong overall knowledge of the various mechanical and service systems throughout the Housing Authority developments. 2. Excellent communication skills: ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, including the Executive Department. 3. Computer literate. 4. Ability to work on various tasks simultaneously.

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.