Building Code Specialist

Salary: $62,407 - $124,836 (annual)

The Building Code Specialist is responsible for interpretations regarding code and zoning issues. Under direction: - Spearhead an advanced team-based plan exam mentorship and on-the-job training program, systematically improving team technical competence and workload management. - Formulate and lead a rigorous plan examination quality control (QC) program and special audit protocols to track compliance, standardize technical accuracy, mitigate risk, and correctness, consistency and accuracy. - Provide QC support to ACPEs on Objection review, 2nd zoning/ZD1, Schedule of Occupancy, and Interpretation. Providing on-going face to face “doctor’s hours” with examiners and ACPEs. - Consult with customer project stakeholders-including developers, property owners, design professionals, and contractors-to anticipate and resolve technical, schedule and sequence issues, optimizing the project critical path. - Lead both internal and external dispute resolutions and technical objection meetings, ensuring consistent code-compliant pathways for large-scale developments and MPP initiatives. - Serve as a strategic technical advisor to the Borough Commissioner’s office, translating complex regulatory frameworks into actionable policy and drafting high-level determinations. - Partner with CPE and BC office to analyze performance metrics, diagnose workflow bottlenecks, and engineer advanced process improvement initiatives that optimize service delivery and improve efficiency. - Address complex determinations and official correspondence submitted by applicants, industry builders, and the general public. - Represent the Department of Buildings at high-level inter-agency panels, industry forums, and executive meetings. - Conduct comprehensive plan examinations and detailed technical analyses for New Building (NB) and major alteration (ALT-CO) applications across citywide borough offices, successfully resolving challenging code and zoning issues to facilitate project approvals. - Coordinate directly with code and zoning specialists across all NYC boroughs to enforce absolute uniformity of technical decision-making and policy interpretation. - Evaluate and track real-world construction activities for complex, high-profile developments, performing strategic on-site assessments during critical milestones and high-risk operations, including demolition and excavation. - Maintain meticulous technical documentation of meeting proceedings, executive decisions, and official regulatory determinations to support operational continuity. REMOTE WORK This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program. To Apply: Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) to view and apply for available positions. Search by agency (Department of Buildings), keywords, or for the specific Job ID #. NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience working at a construction trade or working as an inspector of construction, hoists and rigging, plumbing, boilers, or elevators; at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity; or 2. At least two years of experience, as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity, and a license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the education law; or 3.Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above. All candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as described in "1" above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity. One year of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in the construction trades or building inspection up to a maximum of three years of the general experience. Education towards a degree in architecture, architectural technology, construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of the general experience. One year of experience will be credited for each year of formal training or education in a field of study relevant to the construction trades up to a maximum of two years of the general experience.

Preferred Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the NYC Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, and other pertinent laws and rules - Strong technical and analytical skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work with a team of experts in a professional, constructive, and responsible manner - Ability to take on time-sensitive projects and generate accurate responses