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Architectural Designer Job at City of New York in New York

City of New York, New York, NY, US, 10261

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Job Description

ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES

The Architecture unit in the Capital Division designs, restores and/or modernizes existing or new Parks structures, ranging from a new recreation center to a historic house renovation. This work impacts neighborhood growth, public health and recreation in communities throughout New York City.

Major Responsibilities

  • Under general supervision, prepare construction drawings and specifications for the reconstruction of existing NYC Parks building facilities and construction of new facilities.

  • Provide construction administration support including submittal review and design solutions to unexpected field conditions.

  • Develop requests for proposals to obtain architectural, engineering or construction management consultant services.

  • Manage consultants to ensure contract compliance including meeting project budget and schedule. Coordinate other Agency reviews such as landscape architectural design and engineering trades.

  • Utilizing AutoCAD and other software, prepare and /or supervise the preparation of contract drawings and specifications.

  • Coordinate with in-house or consultant engineers to produce comprehensive design solutions.

  • Investigate and document existing building conditions.

  • Generate detailed project estimates and research potential products and materials for specification.

  • Manage project to meet budget and schedule restrictions.

  • Lead scoping meetings with project stakeholders to identify project goals.

  • Liaise with project stakeholders to keep them apprised of progress.

  • Coordinate with the budget, accounting and legal units to ensure efficient bidding and contract registration.

  • Actively contribute to the Architecture Unit’s development of production standards and systems.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 742007.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

ASSOCIATE URBAN DESIGNER - 22124

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.

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.

Salary Min: $ 78,740.00

Salary Max: $ 90,551.00