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

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, Architecture and Engineering Sustainability Unit seeks a Senior Design Reviewer (Sustainability) for the Office of Sustainable Design. The selected candidate will serve as one of the unit’s representatives during design and construction phases for capital projects. The key responsibilities include project scope development, technical review of consultant design documents related to sustainable design and resiliency requirements, LEED compliance strategies, buildings codes, and local laws. In addition, the candidate will attend project and site meetings, liaise with DDC Program Units, sponsor agencies, design consultants, commissioning agents, and contractors, and participate in the unit’s research and development program.

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:
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1. A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or

2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to ""1"" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work
leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning maybe substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in sustainable design and be a LEED accredited professional (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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.