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SkilledTrades Administrator

City of New York
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Mar 2025

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Job Description

Under the direction of the Skilled Trades Deputy Director and with wide latitude for independent initiative, judgment and decision making, the Skilled Trades Administrator is responsible for the skilled trades operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
1. Supervise Skilled Trade and Planning Unit operations.
2. Monitor Skilled Trade productivity.
3. Respond to emergencies; assess, coordinate and assist in resolving.
4. Coordinate work requests; schedule appointments.
5. Conduct surveys of properties to ensure delivery of essential services in conformance with NYCHA procedures; compile, analyze and produce metric reports.
6. Draft scope of work for mini contracts utilizing small procurements.
7. Attend contract and pre-start meetings.
8. Monitor the use of requirement and job order contracts.
9. Track and conduct quality control inspections.
10. Assist in PHAS/NSPIRE preparation and inspection to provide technical support to developments.
11. Serve as liaison between development supervisors and other NYCHA department.

Additional Information
1. Employees with permanent civil serving status in the titles of Administrative Housing Manager or Administrative Housing Superintendent will also be considered.
2. NYCHA employees applying for 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).
3. NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees
Retirement System (NYCERS).
4. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NOTE: Driver's license valid in the state of New York is required for this position.

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 visit the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR OF B - 10035

Qualifications

1. Eight years of full-time experience in construction, repair, alteration and/or rehabilitation of multiple dwellings, commercial, industrial or public buildings in the capacity of general contractor, superintendent of construction, procurement specialist, evaluator responsible for cost estimation, or as a field supervisor or as an inspector, at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity involving responsibility for a large number of buildings; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Education in an accredited college leading toward a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, engineering technology or a closely related field will be accepted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years. However, all candidates must possess at least 18 months of the specialized supervisory or administrative experience described in "1" above.

Additional Information

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.

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