Architect A/B

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Job Description Summary

The Architect - A/B may function as project leader to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers.

Job Description

Architect - B Responsibilities include:

• May direct lower level Architects and Engineers, Technical Inspectors, Quality Assurance Specialists, Associate Architects and Associate Engineers, and Architectural/Engineering Technicians.
• Work on multiple more complex design projects such as large primary schools, small intermediate schools, special types of buildings (e.g., special education schools), full modernizations, large additions, and specialized and/or numerous CIP projects.
• May act as a team leader in a department to train and develop internal staff in the architectural discipline.
• May chair or participate in department seminars and workshops. 
• Provides mentoring for professional development of lower level employees.
• May train newly assigned staff as well as outside design consultants, on SCA standards and procedures.
• May coordinate the work of consulting firms and/or individual consultants on projects and design review.
• Performs related tasks.

May perform the duties of Architect - A:

Architect - A Responsibilities include:

• Performs and/or supervises the preparation of scope, pre-schematic, schematic, preliminary, and construction documents including reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications. 
• Works with a wide range of technical, professional, managerial, and support personnel as well as outside consultants, contractors, vendors, and various government agencies. 
• May function as a project leader reporting to an Architect - B or Architect - C, Managing Architect, Managing Engineer, or Director to plan and coordinate work with other Architects and Engineers.
• May direct Associate Architects/Engineers and Architectural/Engineering Technicians working on several less complex design and construction projects, up to and including small primary schools, partial modernizations, additions, leased space planning, and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP; renovation of existing buildings).
• Performs design review of work for multiple projects; performs review for either CIP or new schools.
• Administers the construction phase of the project; conducts site observations; prepares field reports; assists in the preparation of punch lists and deficiency reports; reviews and/or supervises the review of contractor's submittals; reviews reports; prepares minutes of meetings; reviews substitutions; responds to Requests for Information.
• Maintains and develops general understanding of architectural and engineering principles.
• May train newly assigned staff as well as outside consultants, on SCA standards and procedures.
• May sign and seal documents for filing.
• Performs related tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level A requires: Valid NYS registration as an Architect. Current NYS registration must be maintained for duration of employment.

Level B requires: Valid NYS registration as an Architect. Current NYS registration must be maintained for duration of employment; and three years full time paid experience as a Registered Architect, two years of which must be as a project architect, project, team, or squad leader; or comparable level of responsibility.

Civil Service Classification: Competitive

Posting End Date: 11/26/2026

Salary:

Level A:

• Appointment Rate: $83,314 - $112,950
• Incumbent Rate: $95,811 - $129,892

Level B:

• Appointment Rate: $97,304 - $131,863
• Incumbent Rate: $111,900 - $151,643

Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate or step.

Education

Baccalaureate

Certifications (if required)

Registered Architect - NYS Department of Education

Work Experience

Three years, full-time paid experience as a Registered Architect, two years of which must be as a project architect; project, team or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility or A graduate degree in Architecture may substitute for one year of experience. You must still have TWO years of experience as a Registered Architect working as a project architect; project, team, or squad leader; or a comparable level of responsibility.

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