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Architect - DPW

Suffolk County, NY
Yaphank, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Are you an experienced architect with a passion for public service and sustainable community development? Suffolk County DPW is seeking a talented professional to join our team in shaping the future of our county's infrastructure and facilities!

As an Architect on our team, you'll play a key role in designing and overseeing construction projects that serve the public in Suffolk County. You'll review architectural plans, manage budgets, and ensure projects meet our high standards for safety, efficiency, and design excellence.

Key Elements Of The Role :

  • Lead in preparing architectural plans, cost estimates, and project specifications
  • Review consulting architect submissions to ensure alignment with County standards
  • Oversee inspections, approve and recommend phases of construction and payments to contractors
  • Collaborate with a skilled team to bring innovative solutions to life

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

  • Health Insurance : Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pension
  • Paid Time Off : Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
  • Work-Life Balance : County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
  • Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

  • This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
  • Sponsorship is not available for this role
  • Salary : $74,124 per year

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    OPEN COMPETITIVE

  • Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology , AND
  • Seven (7) years of architectural experience, two (2) years of which must have been as a licensed architect .
  • A valid New York State architect's license (must be maintained throughout employment in this title)
  • PROMOTIONAL

    Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Architect or Building Project Coordinator; and, possession of a professional architect's license issued by New York State at the time of appointment.

    FURTHER POSITION DETAILS :

  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of architecture
  • Thorough knowledge of the planning, design and construction of public buildings
  • Good knowledge of modern developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of architecture
  • Full knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to the construction and renovation of buildings
  • Ability to plan, design and prepare architectural plans and specifications
  • Ability to perform engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on architectural problems
  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
  • Join us in creating spaces that enhance quality of life for Suffolk County residents. Apply now and join Suffolk County Department of Public Works - Building a Better Future Together!

    This Role Is A Provisional Appointment

    A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates

    Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at :

    https : / / www.suffolkcountyny.gov / Departments / Civil-Service / faqs

    Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity :

  • Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
  • We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
  • We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
  • Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

    Salary : $74,124

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