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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the
TitleReal Estate Finance Bureau – Deputy Chief Architect- New York City
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Applicants must be an architect with a minimum of five (5) years of experience, preferably with new and existing multiple dwellings located in New York City. Applicants must have experience reviewing drawings for compliance with the New York City Building Code and Zoning Resolution. Knowledge of the New York State Building Code is also desirable. Applicants should be familiar with the processes of the New York City Department of Buildings and other similar governmental authorities throughout New York State. All applicants must also have a strong understanding of the design, components, and systems of various building types and have experience with building design and inspection. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required. Experience preparing written property reports or other written technical materials is a plus.
The selected candidate will apply the above skills to reviewing real estate offering plans, including building plans and specifications, building condition reports, and descriptions of property. Additionally, the selected candidate will assist the Chief Architect with supervision of a team of architects and engineers engaged in regulatory review of offering plans. Supervisory tasks include managing workloads, tracking review deadlines, assisting in training new staff, and working with interns. The selected candidate will also assist REF’s Chief Architect in modernizing REF’s architectural and engineering review process.
Duties Description The New York State Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an architect to serve as the Deputy Chief Architect for the Real Estate Finance Bureau (REF) located in New York City. The candidate shall serve as the deputy to the REF’s Chief Architect.
REF, through Article 23-A of the New York General Business Law (the Martin Act) and governing regulations, regulates the public offer and sale of real estate securities, including cooperative interests in realty such as cooperatives, condominiums, timeshares, homeowners associations, and syndications. REF also regulates the conversion of rental buildings to condominiums or cooperatives as well as affordable housing developments that include the offer of cooperative interests in realty. The Martin Act requires sponsors (or developers) of cooperative interests in realty to submit an offering plan to REF before offering or selling any units or apartments to the public. REF architects and engineers review building plans and specifications, building condition reports, and descriptions of property submitted to REF as part of the offering plan to ensure compliance with REF’s regulations.
Essential Functions:
1.Review the building plans and specifications, descriptions of property, and building condition reports included in offering plans for compliance with the Martin Act and REF’s regulations.
2.Review drawings submitted to and approved by the local jurisdictions to ensure the disclosures in offering plans are accurate.
3.Prepare and issue written deficiency letters to attorneys for property developers concerning regulatory and statutory compliance within statutorily set timeframes.
4.Participate in discussions with team members to determine appropriate comments in deficiency letters.
5.Work closely with REF’s attorneys in ensuring compliance with the Martin Act and REF’s regulations and provide professional opinions to REF’s attorneys on cases and issues related to construction and other architectural matters, as needed.
6.Assist with the implementation of new policies and regulations for REF.
Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Salary commensurate with experience.
PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in the “Notes on Applying” section, the “Application Due” date associated with this posting is not the last day applications can be submitted. Applications for this position will be accepted by the hiring bureau on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected; recruitment for this position can be closed or suspended at any time. For the most current information on available position vacancies, applicants are advised to review the Office of the New York State Attorney General website (www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings) or contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief
Email Address xxxxxxxxxxxx@xx.xx.com
Address
Street NYS Office of the Attorney General
Legal Recruitment Bureau - 28 Liberty St.
Notes on ApplyingHOW TO APPLY
Applications are being received online. To apply, please visit our website at http://www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings. Reference No. REF_DCA_NYC_6082
Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:
• Cover Letter (You may address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment)
• Resume
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses
• Writing Sample
• Transcript (if less than five years postgraduate)
Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.
If you have questions about a position with the OAG, the application process or assistance with submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.
For more information about the OAG, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov.