Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

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 civil service title of Administrative Architect or if you are on the agency’s promotional list (exam #0576) or open-competitive list (exam #0177). There may be current civil service list restrictions impacting the agency’s ability to hire.

The NYC Department of Design & Construction, Public Buildings Division seeks a Sr. Design Reviewer to join the Sustainability Unit. The selected candidate will serve as one of the unit’s representatives for capital projects. Responsibilities include: project scope development; design, construction, and post-construction technical review for both sustainability and resiliency; LEED compliance strategies; and certification documentation. The Sr. Design Reviewer will also be responsible for energy master planning and building performance evaluation. The selected candidate will attend project and site meetings; liaise with DDC Program Unit staff, design consultants, commissioning agents, and contractors; and participate in the unit’s research and development program, which often results in codified policy change.

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. 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.

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.

Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in sustainable design and be a LEED accredited professionals (LEED AP). Familiarity with public policy and an understanding of architectural design and engineering principles and practices, the NYC Building Codes, the NYC Energy Code, general construction, project management, and project delivery methodologies is a plus. Candidates must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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.