The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.

NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority’s capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $5 billion capital projects portfolio - one of the largest in NY State - as well as a range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning, comprehensive design standards, innovative financing and project delivery models, strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders, and effective program and project management of capital investments. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scaling up sustainability and resiliency technologies and practices, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance.

The A&CM Division’s Sustainability Department develops and implements a comprehensive sustainability agenda to reduce NYCHA's energy and resource consumption and carbon footprint, improve resident health and well-being, and create environmentally friendly developments for NYCHA' s residents and the surrounding communities. Building on a 20-year track record of successful energy efficiency initiatives, the teams support and champion a comprehensive and strategic approach to all areas of sustainability, including energy efficiency and management, water efficiency and management, waste reduction and management, and healthy and comfortable indoor environments. The teams not only serve as a resource to the departments within A&CM, but also help to connect A&CM to Operations and Community Programs for a holistic approach.

The A&CM Division’s Sustainability Department is divided into three units:

- Sustainability
- Energy
- Environmental Planning

Under the Senior Director for Sustainability, and reporting to the Deputy Director of Environmental Planning, the Environmental Planner will use their technical and regulatory expertise to ensure the execution of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) environmental reviews for all A&CM projects per the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR), the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Environmental Planner will focus on environmental reviews for transactions for Departments in and out of the A&CM Division.

Under direction, 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; the Environmental Planner will support NYCHA-wide projects, programs, and initiatives. Selected candidate will work within the Sustainability Department - Environmental Planning unit to oversee and directly provide consultation services and technical support to ensure clearance of environmental review for sustainability, capital, rehabilitation, air-right leased housing, the public housing trust, comprehensive modernization operations, and real estate development projects. The Environmental Planning Unit works in the Sustainability Department amongst the Energy Programs and Sustainability Programs teams and works closely with NYCHA departments and City, State, and Federal agencies.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

- Manage and participate in the preparation of EAS, EAF, EIS, and similar environmental review documentation for multiple real estate transactions and other departmental initiatives.
- Administer the CEQR, SEQRA, and NEPA processes.
- Assist with onboarding of other environmental professional services as needed for capital projects.
- Consult and coordinate with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
- Serve as the NYCHA liaison for inter-agency environmental collaborations.
- Support the Agency’s environmental response activities as required.
- Establish project timelines and assure projects are completed on schedule.
- Draft and review requests for proposals.
- Present analyses to the NYCHA Executive Team, inter-agency partners, elected officials, residents, stakeholders, and colleagues.
- Work closely with colleagues from NYCHA and NYC, NY State, and Federal agencies involved in the development of affordable housing.
- Assure project consistency with the current environmental review requirements, NYCHA Sustainability Agenda and Annual Plan.

NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Associate Housing Development Specialist title on 03/06/24. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered, likewise applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.

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:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information

1. Candidates with permanent civil service status in the title of City Planner L2 will also be considered.
2. Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.
3. 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).
4. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

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

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in the development, appraisal, financing, negotiation, or disposition of real estate, or in real estate law, or in urban planning or analytical or coordination work related to housing programs; or

2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or

3.A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Graduate study in the field of urban studies, city planning, business or public administration, finance, architecture, engineering or other related fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience on the basis of 30 credits equaling one year of experience. Graduation from an accredited law school may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have at least two years of experience as described above.

- Skilled in NEPA, CEQR, and SEQRA reviews. - Proficiency with the 2020 CEQR Technical Manual. - Experience with Capital projects. - Involvement in affordable housing development. - Knowledge of NYCHA properties. - Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects promptly. - Strong computer and database skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint. - Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. - Team oriented.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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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