Architectural/Engineering Assistant (Palisades Region)
- Salary: From $27.92 to $27.92 Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:27.9227
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Architecture
- Engineering
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Job Description
Duties Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
The candidate shall be prepared to:
-Work closely with architects, landscape architects, and engineers within the Capital Design and Construction Group and with Regional Operation Staff on projects that involve capital improvements. Projects are generally located with the Hudson Valley District.
-Work closely with designers involved in development, improvement, and maintenance of assets such as buildings, landscapes, and infrastructure with park or historic site settings.
-Assist district project managers with current projects. This may include attendance at meetings, participation in research, field work, routine office tasks such as printing, filing, shipping/mailing, organizing, etc.
-Other duties may include performance of construction inspections, quantity takeoffs, schedule management, facility infrastructure inventory, assisting with specification writing, and material orders.
-Conduct and/or participate in outdoor field work including existing condition surveys, studies, photography, underground mapping, geo-mapping.
-Attend meetings, take notes and prepare minutes when directed to do so.
-Assist with or perform field surveys and the gathering of existing field conditions using NYS State owned equipment.
-Assist the District Embodied Carbon staff in the data collection, management, and entry into the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) for district projects.
-Develop studies and reports involving topics connected to climate action, embodied carbon reduction, low carbon materials, energy efficiency, and green infrastructure, and sustainable site design.
-Work with limited direction and supervision.
-Assist with the information management required by SEQR and SHPO reviews.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
& Requirements:
· Possess a valid Driver’s license with no restrictions.
· Experience with geo-mapping.
· Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet skills.
· Ability to read/ interpret plans, details, and specifications.
· Knowledge of construction materials, tools, equipment, and methods.
Other Desirable Experience
· CAD experience/ willingness to learn.
· Survey experience/ willingness to learn.
Additional Comments
The Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation is recruiting to fill two (2) Architectural/Engineering Assistant positions. The location of these position will be in Palisades, Saratoga and/or Taconic.
*This position has also been posted for the Taconic Region and the Saratoga Region
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 02/07/25 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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