All interested candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered for an interview based on the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are permanent in the Administrative Architect title or if you are on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #0177). There may be current civil service list restrictions impacting the agency's ability to hire.

The Department of Design and Construction is seeking a Director for the Office of Sustainability, Resiliency, and Commissioning (OSRC). The selected candidate will report to the Associate Commissioner for Architecture & Engineering and supervise staff within the unit. OSRC participates in all Public Buildings projects and is responsible for scope development, design and technical review, review of LEED compliance strategies and certification documents, resiliency planning and design, coordinating commissioning and retro-commissioning tasks performed by consultants, building performance evaluation, staff training, education, and mentorship, and ensures all projects are compliant with applicable codes, local laws, and public policies. OSRC also conducts R&D, produces original publications, and coordinates with the Mayor’s Office on the development and implementation of public policies for reducing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions, the adoption of clean energy technology and green infrastructure, and expanding environmental equity in the built environment. The Director is a member of the A&E Senior Staff and shall lead by example in promoting the agency’s core values.

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.

Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 15 years of full-time experience in sustainable design. Previous experience should include LEED certification, a familiarity with public policy, and an understanding of architectural design and engineering principles and practices, the NYC Building Codes, the NYC Energy Conservation Code, as well as general construction, project management, and project delivery methodologies. The candidate must have excellent management skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. The candidate must have prior experience in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory position. PE or RA and LEED AP preferred.

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.