Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Deputy Director
$62,407 – $131,871 / yr
≈ $30.00/hr equivalent · $2,400 every 2 weeks, before taxes.
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $13.00/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
Requirements
License or certificate
Exam
Civil service exam title
Where
Queens
Openings
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Check yourself
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.
Read the full description from the posting
Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 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, Public Buildings Division, Architecture Unit seeks a Deputy Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of senior architects who are dedicated to project scoping, review of projects designed by consultants, In-House Design efforts, and general technical support for the agency. Other key responsibilities include development of the unit’s policies and procedures, project tracking, preparation of performance evaluations, and other administrative tasks as needed. In addition, the candidate will assist the Associate Commissioner and Director in developing the Unit’s strategic planning and attending high-level project meetings with client sponsors, Commissioners, and oversight Agency heads when 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. 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
Preferred skills
Candidates must have excellent management skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Candidates must also have at least four years of experience in a managerial, administrative, or supervisory position.
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Proof
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From NYC Open Data, as the city processed it on September 21, 2026. Postings change daily. Confirm on the official posting before you rely on anything here.