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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/24/23

Applications Due02/07/23

Vacancy ID122485

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 $83550 to $105472 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 8 AM to 4 PM or 9 AM to 5 PM

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Cattaraugus

Street Address 2373 ASP, Route 1, Suite 3

City Salamanca

StateNY

Zip Code14779

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 Promotion Appointment: One year of permanent or 55b-55c service as an Assistant Architect and New York State Registration and License as a Professional 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: Candidates appointed on a provisional basis must take the next holding of the Senior Architect Civil Service exam, pass the exam, and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to continue appointment in the Senior Architect position.

If three or fewer New York State OPRHP promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for a permanent non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of higher-level staff, the incumbent will oversee architectural activities and projects for the Western District (Allegany, Genesee and Niagara Regions); perform the full range of professional architecture activities as assigned by the District Manager; supervise architecture staff and administrators. The incumbent will be required to use their 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; and schedules and completes topographical surveys and soil investigations.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL 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.
• Occasional daytime, weekend, holiday and evening work may be required.
• Candidates must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
• Candidate is expected to have proficiency in Autocad, Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook. Proficiency in 3d modeling software, graphic software (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and rendering capabilities are a plus.
• Knowledge of current 2023 New York State Building Codes a plus.
• Work schedule may vary depending on agency needs and project completion dates.

WORK LOCATIONS AVAILABLE:
Allegany Region
2373 ASP, Route 1, Suite 3
Salamanca, New York 14779

Genesee Region
1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, New York 14427

Niagara Region
DeVeaux Woods State Park
3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive
Niagara Falls, New York 14305

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

Name Nicole Hicks

Telephone

Fax

Email Address albany.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at https://www.parks.ny.gov/employment/. Please submit your application materials to Albany.Employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Sr. Architect – Western District Capital Unit” in the title of your e-mail for consideration. You may also mail your application to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12238. Attention: Nicole Hicks. Please include your desired work location. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

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

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