Senior Capital Projects Property Liaison at City of New York, Queens, NY

Senior Capital Projects Property Liaison at City of New York in Queens, NY. Full-time. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.

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. More information can be found on our website at: Modernizing NYCHA Properties.

The Strategic Partnerships department within the Office of the Chief Asset & Capital Management Officer (CACMO) is responsible for strengthening the engagement efforts for capital projects at all NYCHA public housing properties. The team structures, implements, and maintains effective and productive channels of communication with key stakeholders, among them resident leadership, property managers, and local elected officials. Key team members include Borough Liaisons who serve as critical intermediaries between A&CM and NYCHA Operations and supervise Property Liaisons who are tasked with strengthening relationships with resident stakeholders and property management on capital projects. Property Liaisons engage with key internal and external stakeholders, with an eye towards enhancing transparency, facilitating iterative feedback between residents and A&CM, and fostering resident buy-in to ongoing projects.

Position Description

The Strategic Partnerships department seeks a Senior Capital Projects Property Liaison to play a lead role in advancing high-quality, consistent resident engagement on capital projects across NYCHA's portfolio. Reporting to a Capital Projects Borough Liaison, the Senior Property Liaison will carry an elevated scope of responsibilities – among them managing engagement in complex capital projects with an eye towards enhancing transparency, facilitating iterative feedback between residents and A&CM, and fostering resident buy-in to ongoing projects. The Senior Property Liaison will also provide direct support to the Director to improve team operations and impact, including administrative support and analytical work for decision-making.

The Senior Property Liaison will bring demonstrated expertise in community engagement, stakeholder management, and communications, and will serve as a resource and informal mentor to junior Property Liaison staff. This is a highly visible role that requires exceptional judgment, initiative, and the ability to operate independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Core responsibilities for the Senior Property Liaison will include:

Communications & Public Engagement

Data, Oversight & Accountability

Core responsibilities for one Senior Property Liaison will also include:

Engagement Planning for New Programs

Core responsibilities for the Senior Property Liaison will also include:

Director Support

Additional Information

  1. 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).
  2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
  3. 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).

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

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  1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
  2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
  3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.