NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleArchitect 1 (NY HELPS) - 46001

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade24

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

Salary RangeFrom $88639 to $111897 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Planning and Licensure

ESP, Corning Tower, Room 1842

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Duties Description The incumbent will review project development during the pre-design and design phases of the project, including meeting with clients, consultants and providing assistance. Perform periodic site visits as required for projects under construction and review technical issues that could affect life safety and programmatic requirements. Review highly technical designs, plans and details. Review highly technical architectural/engineering reports and studies. Provide technical assistance and recommendations to bureau staff, NYSDOH staff including field staff and client representatives. The incumbent will perform independent, in-depth investigations of specific problems including, architectural/engineering analysis and provide recommendations. Consult with regulatory agencies regarding interpretations and applications. Monitor the services provided by professional consultants and attend meetings to review and assist with their submissions. Prepare reports for management and clients. Assist in the development, compilation, and distribution of technical data. Remains current with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Assists and manages the policies and procedures for efficacy and quality in the day-to-day operations within and outside the bureau. The incumbent may assist Management in the development of policies and regulations. The incumbent will also develop, document, and implement policies and procedures. As well as assess, develop, and implement internal controls, and oversee the review and testing of same and undertake special assignments as directed.

Minimum Qualifications Transfer Candidates: One year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Senior Architect, G-24, or Architect 1, G-24.

Non-Competitive Candidates: An architect's license, with current registration, from any state or territory in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Architecture strongly preferred, plus two years relevant post-license experience. A NYS Code Enforcement Official certification and experience in health care design, including but not limited to Hospitals, Outpatient Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Mental Health.

Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

Name Human Resources Management Group, LD/Arch1/46001

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference LD/Arch1/46001 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LD/Arch1/46001, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.