Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours
Work Location: Primary: 777 Third Ave, New York, NY 10017 and Other: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101

* Please note the selected candidate may be required to work the second shift (4 pm - 12 am).

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 in the Associate Urban Designer title. Those who are not permanent in the Associate Urban Designer title are required to file for the Promotional Exam #5517 or the Open-Competitive Exam #5038 which will be available for filing on the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services webpage on May 1, 2025.
For more information and to apply for the Associate Urban Designer Exam, visit https://a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/home .

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Borough Based Jails (BBJ) Division seeks a Associate Urban Designer. The selected candidate will manage complex design-build capital commitment projects; review proposed projects to determine how and when the work should be performed; work with the BBJ Program Management Consultant (PMC) and Sponsor Agencies to ensure an understanding of project scope, oversee project from conception, through design development to construction completion and close-out. Reporting to the Program Executive, other key responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing deliverable dates to determine schedules that should be adhered to; supervise, coordinate, and direct project’s construction management and construction staff, as well as the PMC; appraise the Program Executive of any issues with scheduling, cost, and construction; and liaise between design-builders, the PMC, Sponsor Agencies, regulatory entities, and DDC staff. Other duties include maintaining comprehensive project history files, help coordinating project schedules, addressing construction and design issues, reviewing change orders, and reviewing project correspondence and reports. In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible for utilizing the agency’s technical resources to ensure that the projects meet the Agency’s Commitment Plan objectives.

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:
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.

ASSOCIATE URBAN DESIGNER - 22124

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 have at least six years of experience working with complex construction project management, schedule management, and cost management. Candidates should also possess strong organizational, computer, verbal, and written communication skills and must be attentive to details.

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.

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