Building Restoration Specialist - VID 181929

Duties Description

• Direct highly skilled craftsmanship peculiar to restoration work which may span across varied trades such as the fabrication of special hardware and duplication of original features.
• Supervise and direct performance of staff in the metal fabrication shop on all work encompassing historic and landmark preservations or repairs.
• Work closely with the Capitol architects and engineers in both a hands on and / or advisory capacity to maintain and preserve historic integrity in repairs and modifications to the NYS Capitol and other executive buildings and spaces.
• Monitor historic sites to identify and prevent structural deterioration and repairs, interior and exterior components, architecture, facade, and surrounding perimeter without adversely affecting their significance.
• Research history of historic buildings, components, and techniques.
• Prepare labor and material cost estimates for each project undertaken by the restoration crew for budget preparation purposes.
• Train the restoration crew in appropriate historic preservation techniques and provide training related to health and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operational Needs :

Minimum Qualifications Six years of journey-level skilled trades experience involving historic construction techniques and modern methods of stabilizing and preserving old building fabric and materials. Candidates must possess journey-level skill in at least one or more trades applicable to the repair of historic building fabric and materials. Candidates must be competent in differentiating between contemporary and period fabrication / construction and in using period and contemporary tools / methods to protect period work.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS's EEO / AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http : / / www.ogs.ny.gov / employment.

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Name Human Resources / AG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.