The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility. NYCHA is the nation’s largest public housing authority, with an operating budget of $3.3 billion and approximately 10,600 employees who manage and maintain 326 developments that house over 400,000 residents. NYCHA also operates the country’s largest Section 8 program, which provides rental assistance to over 200,000 additional families.

NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division integrates and aligns the Authority’s existing development, modernization, and asset management work being carried out by the Real Estate Development, Capital Projects, and Comprehensive Modernization departments. This includes a $4.5 billion capital program - one of the largest in NY State - as well as a historic real estate transaction portfolio. The A&CM Division delivers comprehensive repairs to NYCHA buildings and apartments through innovative financing models, strong partnership with residents and other stakeholders, strategic, data-driven portfolio planning, and cost-effective project delivery and management. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by incorporating innovative building materials, construction methods, and technology, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance and management systems.

The Architecture & Engineering Services Department provides design services and oversight of AE firms for the division and across NYCHA while setting overall design requirements and standards for properties Input to technical scoping for vendor contracting across NYCHA.

Under the supervision of the Studio Leader, the selected candidate will perform difficult architectural tasks which require innovative and strategic approaches to helping the Authority meet its’ “Next Generation NYCHA” goals of keeping its aging infrastructure in a state of good repair.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Conduct complex and important research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the architectural function and scope of capital projects.
2. Prepare drawings related to the architectural plans for major projects for the construction, renovation or repair of public works, structures or installations.
3. Prepare specifications and support the development of cost estimates and estimates of quantities.
4. In connection with architectural projects, make interpretative detailed sketches or layouts of intricate or fundamental portions or aspects of the architectural plan as proposed or adopted.
5. Prepare analyses of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures, utilities and appurtenances, as well as the functional arrangement of interior layouts.
6. Coordinate with other design staff and teams to meet the capital plan obligation goals for the Capital Program.
7. Perform project document coordination and insure completion of contract packages.
8. Develop designs for exterior envelopes of a complex nature.
9. Develop designs to meet ADA and accessibility requirements.
10. Serve as a consultant on major architectural projects.
11. Prepare original reports of a complex nature.
12. Make field visits and conduct site surveys.
13. Sign and seal architectural and other official documents.

NOTE: Due to the existence of a civil service list, candidates must have permanent civil service status in the title of Architect to be considered.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/psb/100_1.pdf

Additional Information
1. INTERAGENCY TRANSFERS INTO NYCHA OF THOSE PERMANENT IN TITLE ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE FACE OF AN ACTIVE AND VIABLE NYCHA PROMOTION LIST OR PREFERRED IS FOR THE SAME TITLE.
2. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

1. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

2. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

3. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

1. Excellent AutoCAD and 3-D software skills. 2. Excellent contract package production and organizational skills. 3. Strong leadership abilities. 4. Knowledge of NYC Construction Codes, Energy Codes, LPC, NYC DEP requirements, FDNY, NFPA, CSI and related applicable reference Codes and Standards. 5. Expertise in design for renovations of residential buildings, replacement of roofs, community centers, and commercial spaces. 6. Understanding of materials, construction processes, architectural systems including roofing and methodologies, building façade / Local Law 11. 7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills. 8. Experience developing presentations to project teams and clients. 9. LEED AP certification, Enterprise Green Communities criteria, Passive House criteria and other high-performance building experience. 10. Five (5)+ years production of contract documents of similarly scoped projects is a plus.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

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.