The New York City Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Electrical Code, 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.

The Cost Validation Unit provides ongoing technical support to borough plan exam units, conducts internal training of Plan Examiners, monitors professional certification program, and through regular audits and monitoring ensures that accurate project permit fees due to the City are collected for alteration applications. The unit and periodically updates cost valuation methods and work scope costs for alterations.

As a member of the CVU team, the Auditor's role includes the review of applications with the added goals of critically evaluating the Department's current plan examination practices in order to suggest improvements to standards for review and approval of applications. A critical goal of this monitoring program is to build technical expertise within the agency to support its long-term objectives of high quality, best-in-class service, and construction safety. Reporting to the unit Deputy Director, the CVU Auditor, in addition to other duties that may develop or be assigned by the Division, shall be responsible for the following:
- Conduct weekly audit of jobs selected from a pool of professionally certified jobs and audit of alterations and renovation project costs reported for both regular Plan Review and Professionally certified project applications.
- Resolve objections of failed audits through audit appointments.
- Assist in developing construction projects risk-based model, establish project guidelines for submission requirements, and plan review standards as citywide standards.
- Monitor projects for compliance and update guidelines of changes to Code, and other Regulations.
- Assist in achieving the unit's goals and objectives by identifying, assessing, developing and implementing initiatives, to improve the program
- Assist in the implementation, investigation and reporting of issues needing resolution for program improvement and provide technical support to users to guide, resolve and improve the process.
- Assist in developing and implementing enforcement actions necessary for the collection of alteration application fees due to the Department

REMOTE WORK
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

Candidates may be considered under one of the following comparable titles: Assistant Architect, Assistant Civil Engineer, and Assistant Mechanical Engineer

ASSISTANT PLAN EXAMINER (BLDGS - 22405

1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and either (a) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work in building design or building construction or (b) a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university; or

2.A combination of a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering technology from an accredited college or university and either (a) two years of full-time engineering work in building design or building construction or (b) a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, plus one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work in building design or building construction; or

3. A Bachelor of Architecture or a Master of Architecture from an accredited college or university, both of which are first professional degrees in architecture (please note that a baccalaureate degree in architecture awarded after a four year program does not qualify); or

4.A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five year first professional degree program in architecture, or a Bachelor of Science degree in architectural technology from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work in building design or building construction.

- At least two (2) years of full-time, satisfactory experience reviewing and estimating construction cost - Knowledge of the NYC Administrative, Building, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Energy Conservation and some Fire and Electrical Codes, including construction application/permit fees. - Knowledge of the Zoning Resolution, Multiple Dwelling law and Housing Maintenance Code - Experienced in the determination and understanding of work scope from review of construction drawings and other pertinent documents, and the related estimation of the cost/ value of work scope. - Familiarity with the construction project management, and an understanding of building mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems, and the understanding of building architectural, construction class and structural component. - Excellent organizational and communication 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.