NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleArchitect 1 (NY HELPS) - 51056

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade24

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

Salary RangeFrom $88639 to $111897 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Division of Planning and Licensure

18th Floor, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Minimum Qualifications Transfer Candidates: One year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Senior Architect, G-24, or Architect 1, G-24.

Non-Competitive Candidates: An architect's license, with current registration, from any state or territory in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Architecture strongly preferred, plus two years relevant post-license experience. A NYS Code Enforcement Official certification and experience in health care design, including but not limited to Hospitals, Outpatient Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Mental Health.

Duties Description The Architect 1 performs architectural and engineering reviews of technical construction documents for Certificate of Need applications to ensure health care facilities are compliant to state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. The incumbent must have building code and construction experience to provide technical interpretations and guidance of physical space requirements, related to construction issues during various stages of design and with existing building conditions. Required to manage assigned workload, meet deadlines, provide project status reports, and assess work priorities. Managing projects includes engaging with facility owners and representatives on health care infrastructure designs and construction documentation. The incumbent will undertake special assignments as directed that may include evaluation of bureau policies and procedures for improving quality and efficacy. May also include research of new or updated state and federal code, rules, regulations, and physical space standards, or provide technical assistance to NYSDOH field staff. The incumbent will also oversee subordinate staff’s time and attendance and assist with mentoring and providing technical assistance and clarifications to staff.

Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

Name Human Resources Management Group, PC/Arch1/51056

Telephone 518-473-8953

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building,

Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference PC/Arch1/51056 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, PC/Arch1/51056, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.