City of New York

City of New York

Chief of Staff, Division of Building and Land Development Service

New York City, NY, United States · Exec · Full-time

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Data AnalysisData VisualizationValuationResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeConstruction Management

About the role

  • S/he should possess excellent organizational and communication skills and be competent in negotiating with diverse technical specialists and applying sound judgment in technical matters.
  • Work collaboratively with Office of Development leadership and various parts of the Agency to ensure that the division's efforts are aligned with the Agency's and Administration's goals and priorities, as outlined in the Housing Blueprint;
  • Serve as a liaison with senior leadership team members across the agency to represent the division in intra- and inter-agency objectives, initiatives, and special projects;

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Associate Commissioner and the BLDS Executive Office to develop, implement, track progress, and evaluate various operational, policy, and strategic planning strategies for the division, and assure they are aligned with the Agency's mission;
  • Develop tracking tools, technical reports, and other deliverables, as requested;
  • Develop and maintain communication and strong working relationships with teams across BLDS, the Office of Development, and HPD, and support the division's role in interagency-related initiatives;
  • The Office of Development (OOD) leads the agency's effort to create and preserve affordable housing in collaboration with other HPD offices as well as other city, state and federal agencies.
  • These divisions include New Construction Finance, Special Needs Housing, Housing Incentives, Building and Land Development Services (BLDS), Homeownership Opportunities and Preservation, Preservation Finance, Portfolio Management and Conversions, and Compliance and Enforcement.
  • The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) provides architectural, engineering, cost valuation, environmental planning, and construction support services to the various divisions within HPD's Office of Development.

Requirements

  • leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning maybe substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of or experience with the design and construction process
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite
  • data visualization experience is a plus.
  • However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates.

Skills

  • Strong preference for candidates who possess:
  • Demonstrated capacity for performing multiple tasks, analyzing complex processes, and using independent judgment.
  • Knowledge of or experience working with affordable housing developments and /or capital projects.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite; data visualization experience is a plus.
  • Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position.
  • Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.
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Visa & Work Authorization

  • The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including H-1B visas.
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