Architectural Design Specialist_

Job DescriptionThe New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.The DOC is seeking qualified construction management personnel with detailed and hands-on experience in managing and supervising large-scale capital construction projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing projects and site installations on City contracts, including the Borough-Based Jails (BBJ) project. In particular, the BBJ team is responsible for representing DOC’s interests in the unprecedented design and construction of multiple borough-based jail facilities in New York City. This position will work directly with the BBJ transition planning team to achieve quality workmanship and timely completion of the project. The selected candidate’s responsibilities include, but will not be limited to, the following:- Reviewing architectural documents throughout all phases, from design concept to constructioncompletion;- Ensuring all aspects of architectural designs meet the Department’s operational andprogrammatic needs- Advising on architectural best practices and feasibility in corrections environments;- Supervising design process of new correctional facilities including detailed security drawings- Identifying problems with design quality or installations, preparing relevantreports/documentation, and seeking appropriate resolution;- Ensuring the formulation and completion of project punch lists;- Developing expertise in jail operations and correctional best practices; and- Performing special projects and related duties as assigned.QualificationsA valid New York State Registration as an Architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six ( 6 ) years of full-time paid experience in architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative architect.Additional InformationThe 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.