Associate Architect, Plant Srvs & School Planning - Perm/Prov. RB 25-545

Buffalo Public Schools; Hall City (FL); On-site; USD 86,200 - 104,882; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Public Schools is seeking an Associate Architect to perform complex architectural work and supervise design projects. The role requires a Professional Architect’s License and involves collaboration with various stakeholders on public buildings and facilities.

Candidates must have strong analytical skills and the ability to lead project-related teams. This full-time position is based in Buffalo, New York, with a competitive salary range of $86,200 - $104,882.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Professional Architect’s License and current registration issued by the N.Y.S. Department of Education.
• Continuous and permanent in any city department as a Senior Architect for one year.
• Possession of a current New York State Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex architectural work on building plans and designs.
• Supervise technical planning and clerical staff in preparing building plans.
• Conduct field inspections to assure compliance with approved plans.

Skills

Architectural design principles

Ability to analyze architectural designs

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to supervise others

Education

Professional Architect’s License

Job description

BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #25-545 May 22, 2026

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements Will Apply (The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans. The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)

POSITION: Associate Architect - Permanent/Provisional

SALARY: $86,200 - $104,882

LOCATION: Plant Services & School Planning, Room 406 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202

APPLICATION: Successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The Associate Architect performs highly responsible and complex professional architectural work on building plans and designs. Incumbents perform work of a specialized nature involving the exercise of independent judgment based on knowledge of both architectural theory and practice. Assignments include both new construction and rehabilitation and range from complete development of major facilities to small rehabilitation projects. Associate Architects confer with administrators and engineers concerning building construction, rehabilitation and maintenance and in planning building programs (based on current and long‑range program policy and objectives). Incumbents work closely with technical and clerical staff in the design and implementation of building plans. They have frequent oral and written communication with agency personnel on matters of planning and design. Associate Architects supervise a variety of technical planning and clerical staff engaged in the preparation of building plans. Incumbents receive supervision from administrators responsible for planning and design functions for the agency.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Confers with professional Architectural and Engineering firms and departmental administrators and engineers, concerning the planning, design and construction of a wide variety of building projects.
• Supervises the preparation of or may be involved in the preparation of design activities, plans and specifications for the construction, repair or alteration of public buildings, including schools, fire and police stations, public housing structures, etc.
• Coordinates design work with consulting professionals and specialists in many related occupations, i.e., structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilating, sanitary engineers, etc.
• Prepares preliminary studies relative to size of building, number of rooms, room capacity, orientation of rooms and presents such studies to agency administrators responsible for supervising the development of designs and plans.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of specifications for materials and equipment.
• Directs drawing of final plans.
• Reviews and approves plans and specifications.
• Acts as project advisor to construction and repair project activities.
• Assures compliance with approved plans and specifications through field inspections.
• Gives preliminary approval of same.
• Prepares cost estimates of construction and reconstruction.
• Reviews requests for payment from contractors and professional Architectural and Engineering firms after completed work has been inspected.
• Reviews and recommends approval on vouchers for payment.
• Prepares Request for Proposals for professional services and analyzes and makes recommendations on bid proposals.
• Supervises subordinate staff assigned to the division or project.
• Performs related work as required.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of architectural design as applied to drawings including plans, elevations, sections and details.
• Thorough knowledge of the requisite sources of architectural information.
• Ability to make and analyze comprehensive architectural designs.
• Ability to identify architectural elements in building designs for conformance with applicable standards, policies, codes, cost efficiency, program objectives for compliance with design requirements and for acceptable architectural practice.
• Ability to creatively portray architectural elements as a complete design.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with technical experts, clients, administrators, etc.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Promotional Continuous and permanent in any city department as a Senior Architect for one year.

In addition, all applicants must possess a Professional Architect’s License and current registration issued by the N.Y.S. Department of Education and present it at time of filing application.

Open Competitive Must possess a Professional Architect’s License and current registration issued by the N.Y.S. Department of Education and present it at time of filing application.

Special Requirement for Promotional and Open Competitive: Possession of a current New York State Driver's License, which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.

FINAL FILING DATE: Until Filled

Approved

Tami Hollie-McGee

Chief of Human Resources

The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to [e-mail] or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources, 719 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202 [phone]