Building Operations & Maintenance
Assistant Architect
$76,279 to $99,528 a year
Posted until September 27, 2026 · posted August 28, 2026
Requirements
License or certificate
Exam
Competitive title
A job title where you show you are right for it by passing a competitive exam: multiple-choice, practical, education and experience, or a mix. On our job pages this shows as "Civil service exam title".
Mostly for people already in city service. The posting says:
“IMPORTANT NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A PERMANENT ASSISTANT ARCHITECT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR ARE REACHABLE ON THE ASSISTANT ARCHITECT OPEN COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM NO. 5011 OR ARE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR A 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.”
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From ≈ $36.67 an hour · $2,934 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $19.67/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,924 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 12.2 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
Overtime added $1,507 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data
Check yourself
What they actually ask for.
A license or certificate is part of the requirements
- A Bachelor or a Master of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or
- A Bachelor of Science degree in architecture that is the first four years of a five-year first professional degree program in architecture from an accredited college and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in architectural work; or
- A valid New York State Registration as an Architect.
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The following are examples of four-year degrees that are NOT acceptable to meet the education requirement:
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology;
- Bachelor of Professional Studies in Architecture;
- Bachelor of Science in Fine Arts issued by the Architectural Department of a college;
- Bachelor of Science in Art and Design issued by the Architectural Department of a college.
Note:
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
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The work
What the job is.
IMPORTANT NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A PERMANENT ASSISTANT ARCHITECT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR ARE REACHABLE ON THE ASSISTANT ARCHITECT OPEN COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM NO. 5011 OR ARE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR A 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE.
Read the rest, from the posting
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) WHEN APPLYING AND INDICATE IN YOUR COVER LETTER YOUR PERMANENT CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR INDICATE YOUR LIST NO. FOR EXAM NO. 5011.
NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.
DOF’s The Administration and Planning Division is responsible for managing and overseeing administrative and operational services for the agency. This includes the daily management of the Offices of Financial Management, Purchasing and Contracts, Operational Services, and Diversity and Inclusion.
The Office of Operational Services coordinates and directs all facilities-related operational support services for both public and privately leased properties agency-wide, including space planning, telecommunications, security, fire safety, health and safety, and fleet and transportation operations.
The division also includes the agency warehouse, print shop, and mailroom operations.
The Facilities Management Unit seeks an Assistant Architect to assist in the planning, coordinating, and administration of design and construction projects for leased and City-owned facilities.
Responsibilities include supporting project planning, programming, design development, contract administration, construction coordination, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, agency requirements, budgets, schedules, and design standards.
Reporting to the Director of Planning & Design, the selected candidate’s duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Prepare architectural drawings and construction documents.
- Review architectural plans and specifications and design submissions.
- Conduct field inspections and site visits.
- Assist with coordinating design and construction projects.
- Support agency space planning and workplace improvement initiatives.
- Assist with renovation and improvement projects.
- Review project compliance with applicable building codes and agency standards
- Coordinate project schedules, documentation and stakeholder communications.
- Support construction administration throughout the project implementation.
Additional Information:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed between the City and the Collective Bargaining Unit representing employees serving in the civil service title.
Skills they'd like
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Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft project and Adobe Creative Suite. •
Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (IBIM). •
Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, collaboration and attention-to-detail skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
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All the skills they list
Knowledge of architectural drafting, detailing, and construction documentation.
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Basic knowledge of project management and construction administration.
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Ability to conduct site visits, surveys, and field inspections.
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Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, contractors, consultants and agency stakeholders
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Knowledge of cost estimation and construction materials.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
NYC residency not required
New York City residency is not required for this position.
Sources
Straight from the city.
Updated every day from the city's job data (last city update September 21, 2026). You apply through the official posting.
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