J-51 Field Inspector

Field Inspector For J-51 Inspections

The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) is seeking a field inspector for J-51 inspections within its Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services. BLDS is responsible for providing architectural, engineering, environmental planning, cost estimating, and construction support services to the various divisions within HPD's Office of Development. The Division plays a key role in supporting the overall housing development strategy of HPD's Office of Development to further the Mayor's Housing Our Neighbors Blueprint. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Intake and Scope Services, the field inspector for J-51 inspections determines the acceptability of building alterations and repairs as well as various supplies and materials to ensure adherence to contract specifications and regulations related to the J-51 Abatement and Exemption issued by NYC's Department of Finance. The Bureau of Preservation Design Review Services provides scope and intake services and J-51 Inspections for multi-family housing projects undergoing moderate rehabilitation and design review services for multi-family housing projects undergoing substantial rehabilitation. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable of the tasks required for both types of work. S / he should have a background in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, and possess a thorough understanding and strong knowledge base of New York City building and construction codes, and Federal, State, and City housing codes and regulations.

The field inspector for J-51 inspections will be responsible, but not limited, to the following :

• Review J-51 applications submitted by owners of properties applying for the benefit.
• Inspect the alterations and repairs, up to a specific amount in cost, of buildings, plans and equipment involving roofing, plumbing, electrical, sheet metal, carpentry, masonry, HVAC systems, and ironwork for conformance to specifications, drawings, quantity, quality, condition and size and contract terms.
• Review invoices and drawings to ensure completeness.
• Conduct building walk-throughs and site inspections; prepare reports on paper or / and in computer systems based on field inspection of repairs and replacement; verify project costs; and provides recommendations regarding the appropriate issuance of J-51 benefits.
• Perform inspections to identify newly installed work and make required measurements to verify that the work was done in accordance with practices and procedures that meet the requirements of New York City Building and Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, Multiple Dwelling Law, as well as City, State, and Federal housing codes and regulations.
• Keep records and prepare required reports using manual and computer systems.
• Participate in the review of architectural, structural and mechanical plans.
• Confer with department officials, applicants, contractors, and consultants to resolve minor disagreements regarding non-compliance with job specifications; evaluate complaints made by applicants, work with agency personnel to resolve conflicts, keep records of invoices and examinations completed.
• At times, prepare extensive and complex analytical reports regarding building repairs / replacements or related activities as needed.
• Engage in research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the architectural functions and activities of the Agency.

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