Job Description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101

All interested candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered for an interview based on the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Please indicate on your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Landscape Architect or if you are on the open-competitive list (exam #3033). There may be current civil service list restrictions impacting the agency’s ability to hire.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, seeks to hire a Senior Coordinator (Sustainability) to support the agency’s response and support of PlaNYC. The selected candidate will oversee a team responsible for reviewing project Initiations, design plans and specifications to ensure that Capital Program projects are in line with sustainable goals that address equity, natural resources, quality of life, decarbonization, emissions reduction, climate change adaptation, waste reduction, water conservation, leadership, policies, and resiliency. The Senior Coordinator (Sustainability) will improve the future of New York City Right of Way by substantially contributing to climate resiliency and sustainability planning; assist in monitoring and updating applicable databases and project review documents, while advancing agency and citywide sustainability goals, which will include a mix of research, data analysis, conducting workshops and presentations, and coordinating with internal and external entities.

In addition, the candidate will work with the Division of Infrastructure in identifying risks and design issues for various infrastructure projects; assist with developing policies and procedures to support project excellence; and align the Division and its capital projects with PlaNYC 2023.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:

Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

Qualifications

1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and

A master’s degree in landscape architecture (which must be obtained by January 31, 2015) 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 of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or

NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and

Four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work.

NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

SPECIAL NOTE:

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.

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.