Design-Driven Assistant Architect (AutoCAD/Revit)

NYC Department of Social Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Social Services seeks an Assistant Architect (Civil Service title) to design and plan space for HRA/GSS facilities, preparing reports, surveys, and construction documents for program needs. The role involves evaluating space requests and optimizing layouts to meet program requirements.

The candidate will maintain floor plans in AutoCAD, support BSD staff, and create CAD templates. Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Accredited architecture degree required as first professional degree.
• Bachelor of Science in architecture with 1 year full-time experience acceptable.
• New York State Registration as Architect required.
• Some four-year degree examples are not acceptable for education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update reports, surveys, schematic layouts, final plans, and construction documents for space planning.
• Review space requests, analyze P&E forms, and assess space needs.
• Modify space standards per occupancy and consult NYC Building Code and guidelines.
• Meet with program heads to review needs and obtain sign-off on BSD plans.
• Maintain floor plans and provide AutoCAD support; manage project files and CAD library.
• Create templates and maintain the CAD library and system documentation.

Education

Bachelor or Master of Architecture degree (first professional degree)

Bachelor of Science degree in architecture + 1 year experience

New York State Registration as an Architect

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

Job description

NYC Department of Social Services seeks an Assistant Architect (Civil Service title) to design and plan space for HRA/GSS facilities, preparing reports, surveys, and construction documents for program needs. The role involves evaluating space requests and optimizing layouts to meet program requirements.

The candidate will maintain floor plans in AutoCAD, support BSD staff, and create CAD templates. Proficiency in REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office is preferred.