* This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent city employees serving in the Administrative Architect civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent city employees in or on leave from a comparable title with a valid New York State Professional Engineer License or a valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Comparable titles include but are not limited to Administrative Project Manager or Administrative Engineer.


The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) seeks a Project Advocate for their capital division to act as a liaison with The Department of Buildings’ (DOB). This position is modeled after the DOB Project advocacy program which provides customer service liaisons for groups of applicants, assists partner agencies in understanding processes for approval, and seeks to improve the efficiency of plan examination and inspections.

Major Responsibilities

- Assist DPR in code interpretation to ensure strict adherence to the NYC Construction Codes, NYC Electrical Code, NYC Energy Code, other Local Laws enforced by DOB, DOB Rules and Regulations, and the NYC Zoning Resolution.
- Supply clear information about status and requirements for project approvals including but not limited to permit filings, plan reviews, Certificate of Occupancies (C of O) and inspections.
- Develop and provide resources at project initiation to assist DPR in navigating the DOB’s review and approval process.
- Provide DPR project teams and Agency representatives with technical and operational assistance in navigating DOB filing pathways.
- Perform technical reviews of all submissions prior to official DOB transmittal.
- Prioritize and expedite Department of Buildings (DOB) processing for critical DPR projects.
- Regularly interface with DOB to support timely approvals and provide constructive feedback on applications related to DPR projects.
- Conduct/attend meetings as requested by DPR with project teams to provide updates on project reviews, discuss active DPR portfolio and filing strategies.
- Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of DPR submissions to make recommendations for more efficient standard operating procedures, and training for Agency staff to improve future submissions.
- Assist the Agency in resolution of stop Work Orders issued by DOB.
- Assist in securing of a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy for all building projects.

To apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 611059.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 611059 on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 11/03/2023. Previous applicants to Job ID# 597748 and are still under consideration and need not reapply.

References will be required upon request.

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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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.

1. Exceptional written and oral communication skills. 2. Fluent knowledge of NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, Applicable Local Laws and Zoning Resolution. 3. Expertise in navigating NYC government processes pertaining to plan examination, DOB procedures and permit filing requirements. 4. A driver license valid in New York State.

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/

This position is exempt from NYC 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.