The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 177,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.

NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority’s capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $5 billion capital projects portfolio - one of the largest in NY State - as well as a range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning, comprehensive design standards, innovative financing and project delivery models, strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders, and effective program and project management of capital investments. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scaling up sustainability and resiliency technologies and practices, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance.

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.

The Architecture & Engineering Services Department is looking to hire an Architectural Designer. Under the supervision of the Studio Leader, the successful candidate will perform architectural work of moderate difficulty and responsibility. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Engage in research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the architectural functions and activities of a department or agency.
2. Prepare, develop and/or review drawings, maps, plans and interpretive detail sketches or layouts, using various methods and technologies, related to architectural plans for the construction, remodeling or repair of public works, structures or installations.
3. Prepare or assist in preparing specifications, estimates of quantities of materials required and cost estimates for architectural projects. Review shop drawings.
4. Prepare analyses of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures, or of the functional arrangement of interior units, utilities and appurtenances.
5. Participate in the development of designs of exteriors, facades, ornamental work, sculpture, grounds improvements and other related components.
6. Participate in the design, inspection, construction, demolition and/or alteration of premises to ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, resolutions, statutes, rules or regulations and in connection with the issuance of certificates of occupancy or other requisite or pertinent permits. Review or examine plans for such purposes.
7. Participate in the preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs of public works, physical plants or structures.
8. May aid in the quantity take off for the purposes of cost estimates.
9. Make field visits and conduct site surveys.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

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:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information

1. Candidates may be given a skills assessment as part of the interview process.
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 qualification requirements before applying to this position.

1. A Bachelor or a Master of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or
2. A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five-year first professional degree program in architecture from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or
3. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect.

The following are examples of four-year degrees that are NOT acceptable to meet the education requirement: Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology; Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture; Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts issued by the Architectural Department of a college; Bachelor of Science in Art and Design issued by the Architectural Department of a college.

Note:
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

- Strong AutoCAD and 3-D software skills. - Knowledge of construction management and scheduling software. - Proven knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio. - Ability to work under stringent deadlines and handle simultaneous assignments. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work collaboratively with others.

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.