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    Architectural Designer - New York, United States - City of New York

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    The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility. NYCHA is the nations largest public housing authority, with an operating budget of $3.3 billion and approximately 10,600 employees who manage and maintain 326 developments that house over 400,000 residents. NYCHA also operates the countrys largest Section 8 program, which provides rental assistance to over 200,000 additional families.

    NYCHAs Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division integrates and aligns the Authoritys existing development, modernization, and asset management work being carried out by the Capital Programs, Recovery & Resilience and Comprehensive Modernization departments. This includes a $4.5 billion capital program one of the largest in NY State as well as a historic real estate transaction portfolio. The A&CM Division delivers comprehensive repairs to NYCHA buildings and apartments through innovative financing models, strong partnership with residents and other stakeholders, strategic, data-driven portfolio planning, and cost-effective project delivery and management. The Division also positions NYCHAs housing portfolio for the future by incorporating innovative building materials, construction methods, and technology, improving residents quality of life while enhancing building performance and management systems.

    The Architecture & Engineering Services Department provides design services and oversight of AE firms for the division and across NYCHA while setting overall design requirements and standards for properties Input to technical scoping for vendor contracting across NYCHA.

    The Architecture & Engineering Services Department is looking to hire an Architectural Designer. Under the supervision of the Studio Leader, the successful candidate will perform architectural work of moderate difficulty and responsibility. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

    1. Engage in research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the architectural functions and activities of a department or agency.

    2. Prepare, develop and/or review drawings, maps, plans and interpretive detail sketches or layouts, using various methods and technologies, related to architectural plans for the construction, remodeling or repair of public works, structures or installations.

    3. Prepare or assist in preparing specifications, estimates of quantities of materials required and cost estimates for architectural projects. Review shop drawings.

    4. Prepare analyses of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures, or of the functional arrangement of interior units, utilities and appurtenances.

    5. Participate in the development of designs of exteriors, facades, ornamental work, sculpture, grounds improvements and other related components.

    6. Participate in the design, inspection, construction, demolition and/or alteration of premises to ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, resolutions, statutes, rules or regulations and in connection with the issuance of certificates of occupancy or other requisite or pertinent permits. Review or examine plans for such purposes.

    7. Participate in the preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs of public works, physical plants or structures.

    8. May aid in the quantity take off for the purposes of cost estimates.

    9. Make field visits and conduct site surveys.

    NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Assistant Architect to be considered.

    NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:

    Additional Information

    1 Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.

    2. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

    3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

    Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.

    Qualifications

    1. A Bachelor or a Master of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or

    2. A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five-year first professional degree program in architecture from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or

    3. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect.

    The following are examples of four-year degrees that are NOT acceptable to meet the education requirement: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology; Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture; Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts issued by the Architectural Department of a college; Bachelor of Science in Art and Design issued by the Architectural Department of a college.

    Note:

    A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

    Additional Information

    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.



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