NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleAssistant Architect - VID 167740

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade20

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $91381 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

1.Six years of architectural experience in design or drafting on buildings requiring multi-discipline trade involvement such as heating, plumbing, and electric. This experience must have been under the direction of a registered architect or professional engineer. Qualifying experience includes work performed on institutional, commercial, healthcare, academic, office, or residential buildings (excluding single family or duplex family homes). You must explain your level of involvement and type of building(s) worked on;
OR
2. An associate degree in architecture, architectural technology, construction technology, civil engineering technology, or drafting technology with an emphasis on architecture AND four years of architectural design or drafting experience under the direction of a registered architect or professional engineer. Qualifying experience includes work performed on institutional, commercial, healthcare, academic, office, or residential buildings (excluding single family or duplex family homes). You must explain your level of involvement and type of building(s) worked on;
OR
3. A four-year bachelor’s degree in architectural/structural engineering studies AND two years of architectural design or drafting experience under the direction of a registered architect or professional engineer. Qualifying experience includes work performed on institutional, commercial, healthcare, academic, office, or residential buildings (excluding single family or duplex family homes). You must explain your level of involvement and type of building(s) worked on;
OR
4. a five-year bachelor’s degree in architectural studies or a master’s degree in architectural studies AND one year of architectural design or drafting experience under the direction of a registered architect. Qualifying experience includes work performed on institutional, commercial, healthcare, academic, office or residential buildings (excluding single family or duplex family homes). You must explain your level of involvement and type of building(s) worked on;
OR
5. an Architect’s license, with current registration, from any state or territory of the United States.

This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or higher in architecture and serve a minimum of 52 weeks and a maximum or 104 weeks probation.

Appointees to the traineeship who obtain proof of valid passing scores for at least three of the six division examinations of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Architect Registration Examination (ARE) will advance to Assistant Architect, Grade 20, after one-year of service; those who fail to pass three of the six division examinations by the end of the second year of appointment will be terminated.

Duties Description • Manage, plan, and design construction and rehabilitation projects for our various clients.
• Assist Senior Architect and Associate Architect to deliver services that are critical to the needs of our client agencies.
• Monitor budgets and deadlines for various projects
• Exercise and apply knowledge of building codes, fire codes, and architectural standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Some travel required.

Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/AG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.