The NYC Department of Buildings is responsible for ensuring the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties by enforcing the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code and Zoning Resolution. We facilitate compliant development with integrity, efficiency and professionalism. We are committed to becoming the premier municipal building organization, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers and making our City safer.
Your team:
The Code and Zoning Interpretation division, headed by the Assistant Commissioner for Code and Zoning Interpretation, consists of two units: The Architecture unit, and the Code and Zoning Interpretation unit (CZI).
The CZI Division provides various code and zoning technical support to the borough offices, including specialty units such as Cranes and Derricks, Elevators, Legal Affairs, and the Enforcement team. Through such technical support, the CZI division help initiate code or zoning changes as necessary to help streamline code and zoning processes and remove barriers.
Your impact:
As the Code Development Architect, you will work with a team of seasoned engineers, architects, and city planners to improve and streamline the processing and adjudication of code and zoning determination requests, while ensuring the promotion of safe, code and zoning complying construction. You will also participate in the revision of the NYC Construction Codes, the Existing Building Code, and any other code projects as assigned.
Your role:
Reporting to the Director, Architecture, the selected candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
- Researching and reviewing proposed changes to the NYC Construction Codes, references, and Department rules.
- Drafting proposed revisions to the NYC Construction Codes and participate in the construction codes revision process.
- Assisting with the adoption of an existing building code.
- Attending meetings and with the industry stakeholders, city agencies and/or elected officials and their staff regarding code development.
- Researching issues for high profile developments throughout the city, including performing comprehensive plan review to resolve complex and challenging code and zoning issues and facilitate approvals;
- Reviewing and addressing borough determinations and technical affairs determinations submitted by applicants, builders, and the general public.
- Reviewing and addressing submissions for code and zoning challenge process.
- Represent the Department as a subject matter expert at International Code Council (ICC) and other industry conferences as needed.
- Coordinating proposed legislation with External Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Policy Development, and the Office of the General Counsel on proposed legislation. Drafting proposed text and providing comments to City Council on draft legislation when it amends the Construction Codes. After the passage of the legislations, serve as the coordinator with External Affairs, Information Technology, and operational units to roll out operational needs.
- Managing the maintenance of Buildings Bulletins and Code Notes. Monitoring the status of various ongoing Buildings Bulletins and Code Notes, keeping track of their development, compiling data, and circulated them internally and externally.
- Researching complex technical issues and responding to inquiries submitted by engineers and architects with regard to the Zoning Resolution, NYC Construction Codes, and other standards, often under tight deadlines.
- Coordinate with the Executive Director, Technical Affairs in managing various projects.
- Answering questions from the public regarding referenced design standards, construction codes and other related laws and rules.
- Meeting with members of the industry to provide technical assistance of a complex nature.
- Providing technical assistance to the Office of the Commissioner.
- Preparing presentation materials, such as PowerPoint slides and informational sketches and drawings for agency staff, industry professionals, political officials, and the general public.
- When called upon, respond to incidents during weekends, holidays and disasters to provide coverage for Borough Offices and Emergency Response Team.
CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:
Only those who are permanent in the Administrative Architect civil service title, applicants who are reachable on the Administrative Architect open competitive list, and applicants as indicated below will be considered.
Candidates who are permanent in comparable civil service titles may be considered for title change under rule 6.1.9 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York.
REMOTE WORK:
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.
To Apply:
Visit Jobs NYC (cityjobs.nyc.gov) to view and apply for available positions. Search by agency (Department of Buildings), keywords, or for the specific Job ID #.
NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
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A 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.
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