Administrative Architect

Location: Jamaica

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City's evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody.

Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The DOC is seeking qualified construction management personnel with detailed and hands-on experience in managing and supervising large-scale capital construction projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing projects and site installations on City contracts, including the Borough-Based Jails (BBJ) project. In particular, the BBJ team is responsible for representing DOC's interests in the unprecedented design and construction of multiple borough-based jail facilities in New York City.

This position will work directly with the BBJ transition planning team to achieve quality workmanship and timely completion of the project. The selected candidate's responsibilities include, but will not be limited to, the following:

* Review architectural documents throughout all phases, from design concept

to construction completion;

* Ensure all aspects of architectural designs meet the Department's operational

and programmatic needs;

* Advise on architectural best practices and feasibility in corrections environments;

* Supervise design process of new correctional facilities including detailed security

drawings.

* Identify problems with design quality or installations, preparing relevant reports/documentation,

and seeking appropriate resolution;

* Ensure the formulation and completion of project punch lists;

* Develop expertise in jail operations and correctional best practices;

* Perform special projects and related duties as assigned.

MUST BE CURRENTLY SITTING IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ARCHITECT

ADMIN ARCHITECT (NON MGRL) M-1 - 1000A

Minimum Qualifications

A valid New York State Registration as an Architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six ( 6 ) years of full-time paid experience in architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative architect.

55a Program

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. 55A candidates are encouraged to apply.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.