College Aide (Graduate)

Hours: Part Time- 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 College Aides are permitted to work up to 17 hours per week during the school year, and full time (35 hours) during the summer. Please note you must be a student enrolled in an accredited college or graduate school to be eligible for the position. Public Buildings’ Office of the Chief Architects needs a College Aide to assist with researching new architectural technology, tools, products and protocols to be used in the implementation of agency-wide architectural frameworks, standards, policies and sustainability technology solutions. The position will provide valuable exposure to public-sector project delivery, construction management, best practices and regulatory processes and exposure to cutting edge industry technology. Responsibilities will include: Assist with researching new architectural technology, tools, products and protocols to be used in the implementation of agency-wide architectural frameworks, standards, policies and sustainability technology solutions. Duties *Generating PowerPoint presentations and research. *Researching projects and publications, case studies, best practices, etc... *Review design drawings and visit project sites for post occupancy evaluations. *Document components of successful projects as well as "lessons learned. 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. 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.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Critical thinking and the ability to summarize, visualize, and articulate research findings. Excellent computer, database creation maintenance, and management skills are needed.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.