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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/16/22

Applications Due09/28/22

Vacancy ID110578

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleSenior Architect

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade24

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $81912 to $103415 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 163 125th Street

17th Floor

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10027

Minimum Qualifications For Permanent Appointment: All candidates must be reachable on an appropriate active Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for 70.1 transfer. All candidates must have New York State Registration and License as a Registered Architect.

For Provisional* Appointment:
Candidates must have a New York State Professional Architect’s License and current registration. You must provide information regarding your license and current registration on your examination application.
*NOTE: Individuals appointed provisionally must take and pass a Civil Service examination for this position and be reachable; i.e., be one of the top three (3) candidates on the resulting eligible list willing to accept the position.

Duties Description Are you interested in working with programs that support the premier state park system in the nation? Wouldn't it be exciting to work with over 200 parks, historic sites and environmental centers that make New York a top destination for recreation and historical tourism? Join us as a Senior Architect in our New York City Capital District Office!

Under the supervision of higher-level staff, the Senior Architect will oversee architectural activities and projects for the NYC District; perform the full range of professional architecture activities as assigned by the District Manager; supervise professional staff and administrators. You will be required to use your professional license and registration seal. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop, implement, and oversees the preparation of plans for historic sites, parks, recreational, and other facilities;
• Manage projects from inception to construction closeout, with both in house and consultant resources;
• Review work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, NYS code, environmental requirements and standards for accessibility;
• Perform and/or manage the preparation of contract drawings and specifications;
• Prepare graphics and presentations to communicate design intent for internal and public presentations;
• Review, approve, and sign architectural plans, estimates, specifications, contracts, completed work, contract changes and payments. Manage contractor work activities, assuring that work is completed in accordance with plans and contracts;
• Coordinate work activities with park management to assure that work is completed in accordance with other programs and project deadlines;
• Coordinate the work of other professional and technical staff assigned to a project; review and approve procedures, guidelines, and specifications and contract documents
• Consult with park management and other stakeholders to obtain input, resolve problems, discuss and coordinate related developments, and explain projects and programs;
• Oversee consultant and contract work; prepares scope of work for and administers contracts, including the review of the technical components;
• Assure work is performed within budget and on schedule, reviewing and recommending payments, and assuring that documents and reports comply with code and conform with standards

BENEFITS:

There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:

*Salary Information*- The starting salary (hiring rate) for this position is $81,912. With positive performance evaluations, you are eligible for pay increases each year (for seven years), up to the salary of $103,415 (job rate). You will also be eligible for any general salary increases implemented through collective bargaining or legislation. There is also a $3,026 location pay in addition to the salary for this position.

• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave - leave benefits including 13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 12 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.
• Health Care Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit:

https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx


Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must possess and maintain a New York State Professional Architect’s License and current registration as a term and condition of employment.
• Candidates must possess effective communication skills and have the ability to understand written and/or verbal material and instructions.
• Daytime, weekend, holiday and evening work may be required.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name New York City Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 163 125th Street

17th Floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

 

Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at https://parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov and include “Senior Architect” in the subject line of your email. Applications are also accepted by mail. Please mail to: Administrative Officer, NYS Parks, 163 West 125th Street, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10027. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

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