Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Facility Architect Assessor (ACP Sponsor Engagement)
$62,407 to $104,267 a year
Posted until October 3, 2026 · posted August 4, 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:
“Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Architect title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #6501), or the open-competitive list (exam #6001) may apply.”
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From ≈ $30.00 an hour · $2,400 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $13.00/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
What you'd have made
$2,392 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.
An hour of this job pays for about 10 subway rides ($3 fare).
Price anything in hours of this job
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What they actually ask for.
A license or certificate is part of the requirements
A
valid New York State Registration as an Architect is required. In addition, candidates must have six ( 6 ) years of full-time paid experience in architectural work, at least two (2) years of which shall have been as an administrative architect.
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The work
What the job is.
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35 hrs a week
“Hours: Full-Time Position – 35 Hours”
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Driver license
“A valid motor vehicle driver’s license is required.”
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- Hours
- Full-Time Position – 35 Hours
- Work Location
- 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Read the rest, from the posting
Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Architect title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #6501), or the open-competitive list (exam #6001) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title.
If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks a Facility Architectural Assessor. The candidate will be responsible for conducting condition assessments in City-owned buildings.
The selected candidate will assess the physical condition of the exterior and interior building components and the building’s overall code compliance, sustainability and resiliency and outline immediate and potential problem areas so that informed decisions can be made, and priorities can be set.
Coordinate and advise on the ADA surveys being performed simultaneously to synthesize findings. Candidate will record existing conditions; provide code and local laws analysis and prepare facility assessment reports suitable for sponsor agency budget planning purposes.
Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.).
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type.
DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.
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Skills they'd like
Candidates should thoroughly understand building construction methods, materials, and assemblies, especially older 19th and 20th century buildings.
All the skills they list
Expertise in the forensic diagnosis of deterioration, distress, and failure issues is highly desirable, as well as an up-to-date understanding of construction and material costs. At least 3 years of prior relevant field inspection experience is required.
This position requires a person with the physical ability to conduct site visits, including accessing stairs, catwalks, ladders, rooftops, and basements within multi-level buildings, and maneuver through confined spaces. The candidate must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing effectively.
A valid motor vehicle driver’s license is required.
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.