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ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT

  • DEPT. OF HOMELESS SERVICES
Posted On: 08/02/2025
  • Full-Time
Location
MANHATTAN
  • Exam May Be Required
Department
Facilities And Logistics Admin

Salary Range:
$93,614.00 – $107,656.00

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Job Description

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ARCHITECT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE OR BE IMMEDIATELY REACHABLE ON THE OPEN COMPETITIVE ARCHITECT EXAM (# 5009)

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City agencies and nonprofit organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduce street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing all with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity.

DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency. The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.

The Facilities and Logistics Division (F&L) is responsible for providing both direct and indirect maintenance and repair services to City owned and operated facilities using in-house skilled trade-workers, maintenance contracts and purchasing operation. F&L is responsible for monitoring DHS shelters as it relates to the maintenance of building systems, implementing preventative maintenance, and Capital projects and repairs at city-owned facilities. F&L work with shelter staff on ways to improve facility conditions in addition to ensuring funds are being spent on preventive and general maintenance to avoid premature failure of building systems.

The NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is recruiting one (1) Architect NM-II to function as Architectural Assistant who will:

  • Perform architectural work of high difficulty and responsibility; consult on major architectural projects.

  • Conduct research, investigations or examinations related to complex architectural functions and projects of DHS Operations.

  • Prepare, develop, and review proposals, drawings, maps, plans and interpretive detail sketches or layouts.

  • Prepare specifications, estimates of quantities of materials required and cost estimates for architectural projects.

  • Review drawings, prepare analysis of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures.

  • Coordinate multiple projects of great technical complexity with major potential impact on DHS architectural operations.

  • Be able to sign and seal architectural and other official documents by utilizing their valid NYS Registered Architect License.

  • File projects at Department of Buildings (DOB), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), City Planning Commission (CPC) and the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) to meet the Jurisdictional Agency compliance.

Hours/Schedule: Monday – Friday 9am – 5:00 pm

ARCHITECT - 21215


Minimum Qualifications


1. A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

2. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

3. In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.


Preferred Skills


- Ability to balance multiple priorities and perform tasks across multiple simultaneous projects at various stages of development and implementation. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and demonstrate an ability to engage with non-technical staff including diverse client agencies, end users, and other stakeholders. - Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrate an ability to facilitate teamwork and build consensus among diverse stakeholder groups for policy decisions.

55a Program


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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness


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

Residency Requirement


New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information


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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Job ID
723428
Posted until
04/06/2026
Title code
21215
Civil service title
ARCHITECT
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
  • Experience Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
02
Number of positions
1
Work location
33 Beaver St, New York Ny
  • Category:
    Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
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