ASSISTANT ARCHITECT - New York City, NY : Job Details

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375 Pearl Street

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

HRA/General Support Services (GSS) provides safe, healthy, and appropriate facilities for HRA's various social service programs. Its many functions include facilities planning and coordination, design and construction, renovation, repair and maintenance, custodial and other building services, health/safety program coordination, lease and property management, land use and environmental review activities, contract administration for facilities services, and warehouse operations. GSS plays a major role in HRA emergency preparedness.

General Support Services, Bureau of Space and Design (BSD) is recruiting for one (1) Assistant Architect to function as Assistant Architect, who will:

* Survey, plan, design, and coordinate numerous and varied interior architectural projects for HRA moves, expansions and consolidations.

* Evaluate, develop, and modify space standards and occupies requirements for all assigned facilities by studying and reviewing actual physical space and existing drawings of such space to meet Agency space needs, as well as recommending allocation/reallocation of space.

* Develop office layouts including location of furniture, machinery, and computers.

* Develop Scopes of Work, Preliminary Drawings and Construction Documents.

* Liaise with other disciplines internally for coordination.

* Coordinate architectural drawings with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications and furniture installation drawings.

* Assist in upgrading and maintaining the CAD library.

* Assist in upgrading and maintaining physical material's library.

* Seek, and record evidence of continuing professional development.

* Maintain the product library to ensure up-to-date materials, samples, and product literature.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

* Strong computer skills - Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BlueBeam Revu, MS Office applications, Adobe Pro.

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

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.