Strategic Chief of Staff, Urban Development & Housing

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development seeks an Associate Urban Designer to support the Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS). The role involves collaborating with the Office of Development and external agencies to advance affordable housing projects through strong urban design practices.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in architecture with at least two years of related experience, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture required; two years of related urban design experience preferred.
• Graduate work toward advanced degrees may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Strong reading of architectural drawings and familiarity with zoning/building codes are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Associate Commissioner and BLDS Executive Office to develop, implement, track progress, and evaluate operational, policy, and strategic planning for the division.
• Collaborate with Office of Development leadership and Agency parts to align efforts with Housing Blueprint goals.
• Serve as liaison with senior leadership across the Agency on inter-agency initiatives and projects.
• Review proposed policy/legislation and assess impacts on project pipelines and technical services.
• Develop tracking tools, technical reports, and other deliverables as requested.
• Assist in data management and data analysis for the division.
• Maintain strong relationships with BLDS, Office of Development, and HPD teams; support interagency initiatives.
• Respond to inquiries and attend meetings on behalf of the Associate Commissioner as needed.
• Assist with operational or policy tasks and time-sensitive requests.

Skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization

Job description

NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development seeks an Associate Urban Designer to support the Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS). The role involves collaborating with the Office of Development and external agencies to advance affordable housing projects through strong urban design practices.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in architecture with at least two years of related experience, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be