Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply.
Please indicate on your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Associate Urban Designer or if you are on the open-competitive list (Exam #1270).
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, Architecture and Engineering seeks an experienced Design Reviewer. Reporting to the Director and Deputy Directors of the Architecture Unit, the selected candidate shall be responsible for project scope development; existing conditions and forensic analysis; the review of design and construction documents prepared by consultants; and the preparation and review of documents and construction administration for in-house design projects. As Team Leader, the selected candidate shall coordinate the work of multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with project schedules, budgets, and applicable codes. The selected candidate must be thoroughly knowledgeable of design principles, industry best practices, building codes, project delivery methodologies, and the latest technologies and innovations in the field. The selected candidate will interface with sponsors, consultants, contractors, project managers, and other technical staff.
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.
All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
ASSOCIATE URBAN DESIGNER - 22124
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or
2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to ""1"" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work
leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning maybe substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Skills
Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of full-time experience as a Registered Architect. The ideal candidate should have experience in new construction and renovation work. Previous experience should include scope development, preparing and reviewing design and construction documents, and construction administration. Good verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of NYC Building code and computer-aided drafting are essential. Good interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, consultants, contractors, team members and managers are required. AutoCad experience required, Bluebeam Revu and Revit preferred, LEED accreditation preferred.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
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.