Senior Plan Examiner, Asbestos Technical Review Unit (A-TRU)

About the role

The Senior Plan Examiner, Asbestos Technical Review Unit (A-TRU) examines and reviews plans and specifications of structures and building equipment systems related to asbestos projects for conformity with the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, Zoning Resolution, and other pertinent laws and rules; and supervises staff performing this work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical review and approval process for asbestos projects, technical reports (ex. A-TR1), and variance applications submitted by the regulated community to ensure regulatory compliance;
• Review and approve the work product of examiners;
• Prepare and update standard operating procedures and provide technical guidance and training to the examiners;
• Respond to inquiries from applicants and the public;
• Manage daily task assignments and monitor workflow to meet established deliverable schedules; prepare and evaluate data; and prepare monthly and periodic status reports;
• Cook with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other agencies (including NYS Department of Labor, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development, New York City Housing Authority, NYC Department of Correction, Fire Department of the City of New York, and NYC School Construction Authority) and conduct field inspections to resolve complex project issues, as well as respond to citywide emergency incidents;
• Represent DOB at intra/inter-agency regulatory meetings

Requirements

• A valid New York State Registration as an Architect;
• One year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project;
• Knowledge of the NYC Construction Code and Zoning Resolution and its legal and practical application;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Communication skills - written and verbal - and the ability to explain technical requirements in lay terms;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook);
• Bluebeam;
• Customer service orientation;
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications;
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of diverse personal, educational, and cultural backgrounds in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• Preferred Skills: Knowledge of the NYC Construction Code and Zoning Resolution and its legal and practical application - Excellent organizational skills - Communication skills - written and verbal - and the ability to explain technical requirements in lay terms - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook) Bluebeam - Customer service orientation - Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications - Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of diverse personal, educational, and cultural backgrounds in a professional manner

Skills

• Knowledge of the NYC Construction Code and Zoning Resolution and its legal and practical application;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Communication skills - written and verbal - and the ability to explain technical requirements in lay terms;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook);
• Bluebeam;
• Customer service orientation;
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications;
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of diverse personal, educational, and cultural backgrounds in a professional manner.

Benefits

$98,483.00 – $113,256.00