Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Division of Infrastructure, seeks a Deputy Director to support the LANDSCAPE team. The selected candidate will support all aspects of the Division’s extensive infrastructure, urban design, and landscape architectural portfolio; assist DDC client agency, Design and Front-End Planning staff in developing clear and concise project scopes while ensuring that sustainable, resilient, and equitable lenses are included; perform design reviews and monitor design progress to ensure compliance with the design intent. The Deputy Director will resolve design conflicts to ensure completion of critical design work; review design-related Requests for Information (RFIs) and change orders for projects in construction; attend project progress meetings to ensure continuity of design intent during delivery of project; conduct and manage research projects; review and coordinate tree removals and tree planting matters with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation; review capital project initiations prior to implementation; and oversee design consultant contracts and task orders. In addition, the selected candidate will issue design Request for Proposals (RFPs); review consultants’ proposals and participate in consultant selection; participate in consultant fee negotiations; prepare and review consultants change orders and payments; monitor and review consultants work performance; review landscape architectural plans, specifications, and estimates; perform field inspections and material selection approvals; and review submittals and shop drawings. Additionally, the Deputy Director will coordinate the review and submission of projects under the jurisdiction of the Public Design Commission and Landmarks Preservation Commission.

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 for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. 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.

ADM LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT (NM) - 1002G

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

Preference will be given to candidates with strong supervisory experience, excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of the operation, design, and construction of the City's infrastructure system, and knowledge of current engineering and landscape architectural methods and standards experience working in a fast-paced environment proficiency in Microsoft Office and with the ability to multi-task and work with staff at all levels in the agency. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) and Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) accreditation(s) are 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/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.