Architect

Cityofnewyork; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York's Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings seeks an Architect to serve as a special assistant and coordinator for the Architecture Unit. The role emphasizes developing and maintaining guidelines, tools, and outreach materials to ensure consistent workflows and high-quality work products.

The Architect may assist with project scoping, scheduling, design reviews, site visits, and reporting, contributing to the unit's research, standards, and best

Qualifications

• A valid New York State Registration as an Architect.
• Permanent in the Architect title on the Open-Competitive List.
• Ability to coordinate and lead complex architectural projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist Architecture Unit with guidelines, tracking, and onboarding tools.
• Develop and maintain internal and external presentation tools and outreach materials.
• Research and implement technical standards, frameworks, toolkits, and best practices.
• Support project scoping, scheduling, design reviews, site visits, and reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Coordination

Communication

Education

New York State Registration as an Architect

Job description

Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Architect title, reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3040, #5009, and #6012) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card, Receipt of Filing or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings seeks an Architect. The selected candidate will serve as a special assistant and coordinator for the Architecture Unit, and assist with development and maintenance of guidelines, tracking tools, onboarding tools etc. to enhance consistency of unit workflow and work product; the development and maintenance of internal and external presentation tools and outreach materials; the research, development and implementation of technical standards, frameworks, toolkits, and other best practices to foster consistency and incorporate emerging best practices, learning, and innovation; and other high-level professional assistance as needed. The Architect may also assist in project scoping, scheduling, design review tasks resolving project issues, site visits, and reports.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

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1. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
2. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
3. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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.