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The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nations oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177000 apartments and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 150000 additional tenants. NYCHAs mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable inclusive and safe while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.
NYCHAs Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authoritys capital sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $6 billion capital projects portfolio one of the largest in NY State as well as a range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning comprehensive design standards innovative financing and project delivery models strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders and effective program and project management of capital investments. The Division also positions NYCHAs housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scaling-up sustainable and resilient technologies and practices improving residents quality of life while enhancing building performance. The work culture of the Division is strongly customer service oriented collaborative and delivery-focused. More information can be found on our website at: Modernizing NYCHA Properties.
Architecture & Engineering Services (AES) partners closely with other A&CM departments to deliver capital projects and other strategic initiatives. AES provides design services as well as oversight of architecture and engineering firms involved in projects while setting overall design standards and performance requirements that apply to all NYCHA modernization programs. This includes expediting and other interagency coordination code and standards analysis and technical investigation and advisory services. The department is organized into three main teams that comprise a number of architecture engineering landscape and urban design studios as well as other specialized units.
The Architecture & Engineering Services Department (AES) provides design services and oversight of AE firms for the division and across NYCHA while setting overall design requirements and guidelines for NYCHA properties. AES reviews architectural and engineering packages/submissions from other departments across NYCHA.
Under the supervision of the Studio Leader the selected candidate will perform architectural tasks which require independent thinking self-management and innovative and strategic approaches to helping the Authority meet its goals of keeping its aging infrastructure in a state of good repair.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
complex and important research investigations studies or examinations related to the architectural function and scope of capital projects.
drawings related to the architectural plans for major projects for the construction renovation or repair of public works structures or installations and review architectural and engineering drawings.
specifications and support the development of cost estimates and estimates of quantities.
connection with architectural projects make interpretative detailed sketches or layouts of intricate or fundamental portions or aspects of the architectural plan as proposed or adopted.
analyses of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures utilities and appurtenances as well as the functional arrangement of interior layouts.
problems and interpret design and construction contracts.
reports including Basis of Design Reports.
management.
with other design staff and teams to meet the capital plan obligation goals for the Asset and Capital Management Division (A&CM).
project document coordination between architectural engineering and other relevant disciplines and ensure completion of contract packages.
designs for exterior envelopes and interior renovations of a complex nature.
designs to meet ADA and accessibility requirements.
the design of projects and project teams including coordinating the work of professional engineers.
as a consultant on major architectural projects.
original reports of a complex nature.
field visits and conduct site surveys.
and seal architectural and other official documents. File documents at the NYC Department of Buildings.
project files.
NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of 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 click on the link below:
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TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED IS FOR THE SAME TITLE.
may be given a skills assessment.
employees applying for transfer 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).
residents are encouraged to apply.
provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS).
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.
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Qualifications :
1. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
2. In addition to above qualification requirements to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
3. In addition to above qualification requirements to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
