Youth Apprentice (Architect Apprentice)

City of New YorkNew York, NY
$17 - $20

About The Position

The Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) investigates deaths within New York City that are criminal, accidental, suicidal, sudden, unattended by a physician, in a correctional facility, or suspicious/unusual. OCME's core purpose is to protect public health and serve impartial justice through forensic science and medicine, providing answers to support families and communities. The agency values Commitment, Accountability, Resilience, Excellence, and Service. OCME offers a selected student valuable experience in architecture and project management within a public service context. The apprentice will gain hands-on technical experience through field assignments or office work, and a mentoring relationship with senior technical staff. Through site visits and on-the-job training, the apprentice will learn about technical research, technical review, architectural records management, and project management for buildings under OCME's jurisdiction.

Requirements

  • Authorization to work in the United States is required.
  • Fulfillment of all minimum requirements for age prescribed by the New York State Department of Labor for Registered Apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

  • Reviewing architectural plans prepared by consultants and/or in-house staff for accuracy
  • Developing and preparing scope of work descriptions for new project needs
  • Job site walkthroughs
  • Technical research on regulations governing the built environment
  • Architectural documentation, records procurement, and follow-up
  • Attending agency meetings
  • Assisting in the preparation of reports, memos, project scopes of work, design sketches, and technical specifications
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