*This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent City employees serving in the Landmarks Preservationist civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) candidates who are reachable on the Landmarks Preservationist civil service list (Exam No. 4121). [Please indicate your list# on your cover letter and resume].

The Architecture Unit in the Capital Division designs, restores and/or modernizes existing or new Parks structures, ranging from a new recreation center to a historic house renovation. This work impacts neighborhood growth, public health and recreation in communities throughout New York City.

Major Responsibilities

- Under direction of the Team Leader and Design Director of Architecture, develop designs and bid documents for the preservation, restoration, and adaptive re-use of existing structures.
- Ensure compliance with New York City Landmarks Law.
- Produce conditions surveys, historic resource assessments and background research on historic monuments, buildings, structures and landscapes in New York City Parks.
- Work closely with project designers, resident engineers, Maintenance & Operations (M&O) staff and public/private partnerships to provide technical assistance and advice on conservation products, techniques, preservation design practices and appropriate maintenance standards for Park resources.
- Develop measured drawings and technical specifications.
- Provide construction supervision assistance for historic resources and preservation.
- Coordinate project-specific Agency issues, such as permits, filings and approvals.
- Manage all phases of project development from scope definition through construction administration to produce complete, sustainable and technically excellent designs within established schedule and budget.
- Coordinate with support units and consultants to prioritize workload to ensure schedules are met throughout the process and assistance is provided as needed.
- Participate in development of design standards for historic structures including details and specifications.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 783970.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

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Education and Experience Requirements: By the last day of the Application Period you must have:

1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a major in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, architecture or American history; and one year of full-time satisfactory experience working in the fields of preservation, restoration or conservation of historic structures; or conducting research in architectural or art history, or
working as an architect or architectural assistant; or teaching college level courses in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, architecture or American history; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a major in historic preservation, architectural history, art history, architecture or American history; and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. Graduate study in any of the majors listed in "1" above can be substituted for up to one year of required experience on the basis that 30 graduate credits is equivalent to 1 year of experience. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a major in any of the fields listed in "1" above, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above.

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.