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ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST OF ASSISTANT ARCHITECT - EXAM NO. 0121 ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), a recognized leader and innovator in public health and mental hygiene services seeks a professional and dynamic Assistant Architect to serve within the Bureau of Facilities Planning & Administrative Service's Office of Facilities Planning and Space Management (FPSM). The Facilities Assistant Architect will work closely with the rest of the team in the Office of Facilities Planning & Space Management on space management and utilization initiatives, manage project design & documentation for the creation of both new & renovated spaces along with review of opportunities to optimize existing space. A strong background in architecture and/or interior design and experience with space planning is preferable.
Duties include but not limited to:
-Covid-19 Related responsibilities under supervision:
-Manage the survey, design & installation of plexiglass protective barriers in multiple public serving/facing spaces, multiple reception areas and multiple workspace areas.
-Responsibilities will include coordinating and conducting space surveys to evaluate head count and utilization to ensure the lowest possible number of physical workspace vacancies.
-In collaboration with the rest of the team, will analyze results to identify spaces with potential to accommodate additional staff through redesign, consolidation, space reallocation, or relinquishment.
-Participates in the development of designs, including floor plans and elevations, contract and working drawings, including contract specifications and other technical specifications. Participates in and may supervise the design, inspection, construction, demolition and/or alteration of premises to insure 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. Reviews or examines plans for such purposes.
-Plans, designs, and reviews the work of consultants and /or subordinates; prepares progress reports, and may represent an agency, department head or top-level architectural officer or employee in relations with City agencies and departments, contractors and their representatives, damage claimants and their representatives, consultants, and the general public.
-Draft scopes of work and space studies to propose projects directed to realizing office space maximum utilization
-May review and recommend for approval payments and requisitions submitted by Contractors, which include but not limited to all contractor's bills, invoices, Work Orders, supporting documents etc. Investigates appeals of contractors on rejection of equipment, materials or workmanship; May participate in the writing of specifications and in the preparation of cost estimates and estimates of quantities.
-Ability to work independently and to work on multiple projects at the same time.
-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
-May operate a motor vehicle
**IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES**
Please note: If you are called for an interview, you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:
- A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver's license.
- Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.
- Current Resume
- Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e., telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone)
Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting's "Minimum Qualification Requirements" section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.
If after your interview you are the selected candidate, you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment, you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.
"FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL"
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter job ID number.
We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.
All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.
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.
Job Description
ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST OF ASSISTANT ARCHITECT - EXAM NO. 0121 ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), a recognized leader and innovator in public health and mental hygiene services seeks a professional and dynamic Assistant Architect to serve within the Bureau of Facilities Planning & Administrative Service's Office of Facilities Planning and Space Management (FPSM). The Facilities Assistant Architect will work closely with the rest of the team in the Office of Facilities Planning & Space Management on space management and utilization initiatives, manage project design & documentation for the creation of both new & renovated spaces along with review of opportunities to optimize existing space. A strong background in architecture and/or interior design and experience with space planning is preferable.
Duties include but not limited to:
-Covid-19 Related responsibilities under supervision:
-Manage the survey, design & installation of plexiglass protective barriers in multiple public serving/facing spaces, multiple reception areas and multiple workspace areas.
-Responsibilities will include coordinating and conducting space surveys to evaluate head count and utilization to ensure the lowest possible number of physical workspace vacancies.
-In collaboration with the rest of the team, will analyze results to identify spaces with potential to accommodate additional staff through redesign, consolidation, space reallocation, or relinquishment.
-Participates in the development of designs, including floor plans and elevations, contract and working drawings, including contract specifications and other technical specifications. Participates in and may supervise the design, inspection, construction, demolition and/or alteration of premises to insure 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. Reviews or examines plans for such purposes.
-Plans, designs, and reviews the work of consultants and /or subordinates; prepares progress reports, and may represent an agency, department head or top-level architectural officer or employee in relations with City agencies and departments, contractors and their representatives, damage claimants and their representatives, consultants, and the general public.
-Draft scopes of work and space studies to propose projects directed to realizing office space maximum utilization
-May review and recommend for approval payments and requisitions submitted by Contractors, which include but not limited to all contractor's bills, invoices, Work Orders, supporting documents etc. Investigates appeals of contractors on rejection of equipment, materials or workmanship; May participate in the writing of specifications and in the preparation of cost estimates and estimates of quantities.
-Ability to work independently and to work on multiple projects at the same time.
-Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
-May operate a motor vehicle
**IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES**
Please note: If you are called for an interview, you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:
- A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver's license.
- Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.
- Current Resume
- Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e., telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone)
Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting's "Minimum Qualification Requirements" section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.
If after your interview you are the selected candidate, you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment, you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.
"FINAL APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET APPROVAL"
Apply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter job ID number.
We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.
All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.
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.
