Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level staff, the incumbent will oversee architectural activities and projects for the Western District (Allegany, Genesee and Niagara Regions); perform the full range of professional architecture activities as assigned by the District Manager; supervise architecture staff and administrators. The incumbent will be required to use their professional license and registration seal. Duties include but are not limited to:
Develop, implement, and oversees the preparation of plans for historic sites, parks, recreational, and other facilities;
Manage projects from inception to construction closeout, with both in-house and consultant resources;
Review work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, NYS code, environmental requirements and standards for accessibility;
Perform and/or manage the preparation of contract drawings and specifications;
Prepare graphics and presentations to communicate design intent for internal and public presentations;
Review, approve, and sign architectural plans, estimates, specifications, contracts, completed work, contract changes and payments. Manage contractor work activities, assuring that work is completed in accordance with plans and contracts;
Coordinate work activities with park management to assure that work is completed in accordance with other programs and project deadlines;
Coordinate the work of other professional and technical staff assigned to a project; review and approve procedures, guidelines, and specifications and contract documents;
Consult with park management and other stakeholders to obtain input, resolve problems, discuss and coordinate related developments, and explain projects and programs;
Oversee consultant and contract work; prepares scope of work for and administer contracts, including the review of the technical components;
Assure work is performed within budget and on schedule, reviewing and recommending payments, and assuring that documents and reports comply with code and conform with standards; and schedules and completes topographical surveys and soil investigations.
Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following qualifications:NY HELPS or 55-b/c Qualifications:This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55-b/c, candidates must meet the open-competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:You must have a New York State Professional Architect's License and current registration. You must provide information regarding your license and current registration on your application.If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the Department of Civil Service's 55-b/c Program, please visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/ for more information.Reassignment Qualifications:Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as an Architect 1; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Architect 1 eligible list for this location.Provisional Qualifications:In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the same minimum qualifications as listed under NY HELPS Qualifications.The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently.70.1 Transfer Qualifications:Candidates must have one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Facilities Planner 2, SG 23 OR a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Construction), SG 24, AND have a New York State Professional Architect's License and current registration. Only the titles listed are eligible for transfer.Note: The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/.52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion (NCP) Qualifications:To be eligible for NCP, candidates must be in the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation promotion field and have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as an Assistant Architect AND must possess a New York State Architect's license and current registration at the time of appointment.If 3 or fewer qualified NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation eligible promotional employees respond to this posting, Civil Service may approve the permanent appointment of one of the qualified employees without further examination.Note: Non-competitive refers to not competing in an examination; the appointment will be competitive.Please Note: In order to be considered for appointment via non-competitive promotion, candidates serving in the established promotion field must not have failed or failed to take the last holding of the Architect 1 Exam, if said exam was held within the last four years.Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reinstatement or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.Additional Comments Assigned Work Location will be in one of the following State Parks within the Western District:Allegany Region 2373 ASP, Route 1, Suite 3 Salamanca, New York 14779ORGenesee Region 1 Letchworth State Park Castile, New York 14427ORNiagara Region DeVeaux Woods State Park 3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive Niagara Falls, New York 14305The posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 24 ($91,298) and the Geographic Pay Differential ($7,000). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($115,252) and the Geographic Pay Differential ($7,000).Work hours will be 8 AM to 4 PM or 9 AM to 5 PM.OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
Must possess and maintain a New York State Professional Architect's License and current registration as a term and condition of employment.
Candidates must possess effective communication skills and have the ability to understand written and/or verbal material and instructions.
Occasional daytime, weekend, holiday and evening work may be required.
Candidates must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver's license as a term and condition of employment.
Candidate is expected to have proficiency in Autocad, Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook. Proficiency in 3d modeling software, graphic software (Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and rendering capabilities are a plus.
Knowledge of current New York State Building Codes a plus.
Work schedule may vary depending on agency needs and project completion dates.
Benefits:The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:Paid Time Off:
PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits:
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits:
New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Paid Parental Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit:https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.*NY HELPS PROGRAM:For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a permanent non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective 6/12/25 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
