Job Description

The New York City Housing Authority’s Real Estate Development Department (REDD) is charged with leading and structuring real estate transactions that will address over $15 billion in capital needs and overseeing the long-term stewardship of NYCHA property. REDD will utilize the following three tools to generate the necessary revenue:

1) Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) – PACT will use US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 programs to fund renovations and convert public housing (Section 9) apartments to permanently affordable housing. NYCHA plans to convert 62,000 apartments over 10 years, which will address $12.8 billion of capital needs.

2) Build to Preserve (BTP) – New mixed-income buildings will be constructed on some underutilized spaces across the NYCHA portfolio. NYCHA expects to address $2 billion in capital need across approximately 10,000 apartments.

3) Transfer to Preserve (TTP) – NYCHA will sell a portion of its estimated 80 million square feet of unused development rights (aka “air rights”) to adjacent privately-owned sites. TTP will generate $1 billion for capital repairs at adjacent developments.

Under the direction of the Design Director, the Design Program Manager will work on the implementation design excellence for PACT developments and other REDD projects. In doing so the Design Program Manager will perform complex analytical and coordination work related to the development, and/or implementation of housing programs designed to preserve and upgrade neighborhoods, or to improve urban renewal areas or public and private housing; may supervise subordinate staff; perform related work.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but growing team of real estate professionals, public housing experts, architects, planners, and urban designers to shape meaningful investments in NYCHA’s portfolio that not only address the physical needs of buildings and apartments but also enhance resident health and access to opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

- Coordinate and/or supervise activities for renovation projects including analyzing feasibility of rehabilitation, managing design consultants, development and review of RFPs for development partners, cost reasonableness and comparison, and Construction Document and Specification review.
- Perform very complex and responsible analytical or coordination work related to the development, and/or implementation of housing programs designed to preserve and upgrade neighborhoods, or to improve urban renewal areas or public and private housing; may supervise subordinate staff; performs related work.
- Develop and/or administer housing programs requiring the formulation and implementation of new procedures and guidelines; ensure that affected parties are in compliance with agency rules, regulations and guidelines.
- Serve as a technical resource person providing guidance to other staff in specialized housing areas; resolve complex and/or unusual problems in these areas.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a design excellence program for NYCHA PACT developments and other REDD projects.
- Research and implement best practices for renovations through the PACT program.
- Assist with due diligence planning for new project sites including research and coordination of information related to existing capital needs, building systems, environmental conditions, and other property information
- Assist with compliance related to waste, elevators, heating, and mold.
- Assist with implementation of energy and sustainability program measures and benchmarking, including compliance with NYC Building Code and applicable Local Laws.
- Create and deliver presentations to resident leaders, community stakeholders, elected officials, and NYCHA staff.
- Collaborate with City, State, and Federal agencies, as well as other NYCHA departments – including Capital Projects, Community Engagement & Partnerships, External Affairs, Operations, and Strategic Planning – to conduct research and develop strategies.
- Work with the REDD project team and development partners to ensure goals and strategies are appropriately implemented.

Additional Information
1. Candidates with permanent civil service status in the title of Architect L2 will be also considered.
2. NYCHA employees applying for transfer, 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 residents are encouraged to apply.

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).

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 click on the link below:
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Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

ASSOCIATE URBAN DESIGNER - 22124

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to ""1"" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work
leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning maybe substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

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.