Deputy Director

City Of New York • $100K — $130K *

New York, NY 10025In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

5 - 7 years of experience

1 month ago

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Qualifications

Valid New York State Registration as an Architect is mandatory.
Six years of full-time paid architectural experience required.
At least two years of experience as an administrative architect is essential.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and guide a team of architects is necessary.
Strong background in project management and administration is favorable.

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of senior architects in project scoping and design review.
Oversee In-House Design efforts and provide technical support for the agency.
Develop and implement unit policies and procedures effectively.
Track project progress and ensure timely completion.
Prepare performance evaluations for team members and administrative tasks as needed.
Assist in strategic planning and manage high-level project meetings.

Benefits

Work hours are full-time at 35 hours per week.
Office located in Long Island City, NY.
Opportunity to influence policy and procedures in a reputable agency.
Engage in high-level collaborations with client sponsors and agency heads.

Full Job Description

Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Architect title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #6501), or the open-competitive list (exam #6001) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Public Buildings Division, Architecture Unit seeks a Deputy Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of senior architects who are dedicated to project scoping, review of projects designed by consultants, In-House Design efforts, and general technical support for the agency. Other key responsibilities include development of the unit's policies and procedures, project tracking, preparation of performance evaluations, and other administrative tasks as needed. In addition, the candidate will assist the Associate Commissioner and Director in developing the Unit's strategic planning and attending high-level project meetings with client sponsors, Commissioners, and oversight Agency heads when required. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs / Explore Careers / City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly ADMIN ARCHITECT (NON MGRL) M-1 - 1000A 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. Additional Information

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