Facility ADA Assessor
About The Position
Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of ADA Compliance within the NYC Department of Design and Construction’s Division of Public Buildings, the selected Project Manager will assist with interpreting and applying the 2010 ADA Standards, Chapter 11 of the NYC Building Code, as well as other applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations that pertain to accessibility. This position will work closely with Public Buildings Front-End Planning Unit, to assist with the project initiation process through well-developed planning and review of client needs and existing conditions, resulting in the creation of Front-End Planning Reports. This includes conducting surveys of existing buildings, and meetings with client agencies and other DDC staff. Duties may also include performing reviews of outside design consultants' work, participating in interagency meetings with design consultants and internal DDC staff, and conducting weekly construction site visits to assess the level of ADA/ Accessibility compliance. 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.
Requirements
- A valid New York State Registration as an Architect. Current New York State Registration as an Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist with interpreting and applying the 2010 ADA Standards, Chapter 11 of the NYC Building Code, as well as other applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations that pertain to accessibility.
- Assist with the project initiation process through well-developed planning and review of client needs and existing conditions, resulting in the creation of Front-End Planning Reports.
- Conducting surveys of existing buildings, and meetings with client agencies and other DDC staff.
- Performing reviews of outside design consultants' work
- Participating in interagency meetings with design consultants and internal DDC staff
- Conducting weekly construction site visits to assess the level of ADA/ Accessibility compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
