Job Description Hours: Full-Time Position – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 All interested candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered for an interview based on the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Please indicate on your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Landscape Architect or if you are on the open-competitive list (exam #3033). There may be current civil service list restrictions impacting the agency’s ability to hire. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Senior Design Liaison to join the LANDSCAPE team. Successful candidate will supervise and evaluate the work of a team responsible for overseeing the Tree Impact Mitigation details library, crafting new details, and ensuring that design drawings, details, and specifications include all necessary tree information; collaborating with NYC Parks Natural Resources group for approvals on projects near or within Parkland; contributing to the development and upkeep of tree-related standards in the agency’s design directives and guidelines; participating in preconstruction meetings to address tree concerns; providing support to Construction Management field staff with tree-related issues during construction phases; liaising with NYC Parks on construction and Tree Removal Permits and coordinating Tree replacement estimates for trees scheduled for removal; and conducting site visits as required to fulfill the described duties. Furthermore, the Senior Design Liaison will be responsible for Landscape Architectural activities in support of the capital construction program of DDC’s Division of Infrastructure. This includes project scoping, design, and constructability reviews; manage Public Design Commission and/or Landmarks Preservation Commission filings, review existing condition surveys; prepare Request for Proposals (RFP) and participate in consultant selection; review of consultants’ submissions; provide in-house landscape architectural design services; work with the Green Infrastructure team to develop sustainable design strategies, details, and specifications; estimate verifications; and provide construction pre-award evaluations. Candidate will also provide technical expertise and support services to Client Agencies, such as the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) and the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and their projects. Moreover, the successful candidate will act as the representative of the Design team in meetings with utility companies, and city, state, and federal agencies regarding landscape architectural issues; train staff in executing the LANDSCAPE team’s responsibilities; participate in the recruitment efforts of the agency; and support the Assistant Commissioner, Director, and Deputy Director with the team's objectives as required. 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 | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - 21315 Qualifications 1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and a master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work. NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. 1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and a master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. 2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work. NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. SPECIAL NOTE: In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year 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. 1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and a master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work. NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. SPECIAL NOTE: In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year 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. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. Salary Min: $ 90,667.00 Salary Max: $112,755.00