Senior Architect

Senior Architect

Join the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS) as a Senior Architect located on the 24th floor of 375 Pearl Street, New York, NY. The role is part of the General Support Services (GSS) / Facilities Operations (FO) Bureau of Space and Design (BSD), Division of Architecture & Engineering (DAE) and focuses on planning, designing and managing construction projects for the Department’s social service programs.

If hired provisionally, you must take and pass the Civil Service Exam when it becomes available to be eligible for continued employment.

• Perform all architectural work associated with the preparation, review, and management of the Agency’s construction program.
• Develop project scope and preliminary cost estimates.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Review construction/consultant contracts for scope compliance.
• Review architectural plans prepared by consultants and/or in‑house staff.
• Coordinate with consultants and/or in‑house staff and manage projects from conception to completion.
• Prepare sketches and layouts.
• Conduct research into the utilization of improved building materials, systems, etc., and evaluate suitability for the Agency’s capital programs.
• Participate in substantial completion inspections and prepare detailed punch lists of items to be corrected by contractors.
• Sign and seal architectural and other official documents.
• Interpret Building Code and Zoning Resolution for non‑technical staff.
• File projects with the Department of Buildings (DOB), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), City Planning Commission (CPC), and New York City Fire Department (FDNY) to meet Commissioner’s initiatives and goals.

• Valid New York State Registration as an Architect, maintained throughout employment.
• At least one year of recent experience (within the last three years) as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project requiring expertise in architectural design or construction.

55(a) 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 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Residency Requirement:
New York City residency is not required for this position.

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.