What are the responsibilities and job description for the ARCHITECT position at City of New York?
Job Description
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.5 billion NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day to protect the environment and the citys surrounding waterways.
The selected candidate will prepare and / or supervise the preparation of contract documents; drawings & specifications for major projects for new construction, remodeling or repair of public works, structures or installations for DEP. Duties may include, but are not limited to supervising the preparation of cost estimates and material quantities. They will serve as team leader on projects with great technical complexity and / or impact on agency architectural operations and / or City infrastructure; in addition to signing and sealing architectural plans and documents for small in-house renovations with the ability to file same with Dept. of Buildings for work permit and sign-offs. Knowledge of AutoCAD is required.
The selected candidate may work in hazardous conditions however job hazard assessments are conducted and where required, personal protective equipment is provided, in addition to administrative controls, i.e. training, standard operating procedures, etc.. During the course of the workday, may work around construction debris, confined spaces, etc.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
