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 150,000 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 $6 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 sustainable and resilient technologies and practices, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance. The work culture of the Division is strongly customer service oriented, collaborative and delivery-focused.
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:
The Environmental Planner will organize and/or perform research and analysis activities; develop and analyze data on city planning issues; support NYCHA-wide projects, programs, and initiatives. Selected candidate will work within the Sustainability Department
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of City Planner to be considered.
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, click on the link below: https://bit.ly/55aProgram Additional Information
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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).
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residents are encouraged to apply.
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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).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
Special Qualification Requirements Assignment Level III To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.
Assignment Level IV To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, two additional years of professional experience as described in "2" above.
NYCHA has no residency requirements.
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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).
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residents are encouraged to apply.
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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).