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Date Posted 06/09/25
Applications Due06/24/25
Vacancy ID189762
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NY HELPYes
AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
TitleArchitect 1 (NY HELPS) - VID 189762
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade24
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $91298 to $115252 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 20%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12242
Duties Description Coordinate and supervise complex architectural projects for new and rehabilitation of building plans and designs.
- Supervise and review specifications and drawings as submitted by Assistant Architects and drafting personnel.
- Review technical work of consultants.
- Coordinate work with other disciplines.
- Confer with client agencies and contractors.
- Supervise consultant work.
- Perform a full range of supervisory duties.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Operational Needs:
- Some travel is required (approximately 20%).
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:
Applicants possessing an Architect's license, with current registration, from any state or territory in the United States.
Applicants will need to obtain a New York State Architect license and registration for future examinations in the Architect series.
Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR if they possess an architect license and current registration in NYS AND have one year or more of permanent service as a Facilities Planner 2, or a Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Construction).
and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments *There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all 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.
The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS's EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit .
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
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Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.