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Facility Architect Assessor (ACP Sponsor Engagement)

Dept of Design & Construction · Queens · Full-time · 1 opening

$78,740 to $104,267 a year

Posted until October 2, 2026 · posted August 3, 2026

Requirements

License or certificate

Exam

Civil service exam title

Mostly for people already in city service. The posting says:

“Only candidates who are permanent in the Architect title, reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3040), or the Open-Competitive Exam #5009 in August 2024 may apply.”

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From ≈ $37.86 an hour · $3,028 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).

NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $20.86/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.

What you'd have made

$3,018 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.

An hour of this job pays for about 12.6 subway rides ($3 fare).

Price anything in hours of this job

57 people had this title in the city's fiscal year 2025. Their base pay:
  • This posting starts at $78,740
  • Half of them earn at least $115,015
  • The top 10% earn at least $130,713

Overtime added $221 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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The work

What the job is.

  • 35 hrs a week

    “Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours”

  • Driver license

    “A valid motor vehicle driver’s license is required.”

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Hours
Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location
30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Architect title, reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #3040), or the Open-Competitive Exam #5009 in August 2024 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card, Receipt of Filing or indicate if you are already permanent in the title.

Read the rest, from the posting

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.

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 for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs

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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.