Code Development Architect

As the Code Development Architect, you will work with a team of seasoned engineers, architects, and certified city planners to improve and streamline the processing and adjudication of code and zoning determination requests, while ensuring the promotion of safe, code and zoning complying construction. You will also participate in the revision of the NYC Construction Codes, the Existing Building Code, and any other code projects as assigned. Reporting to the Director of Architecture, the selected candidate will be responsible for researching and reviewing proposed changes to the NYC Construction Codes, references, and Department rules, drafting proposed revisions to the NYC Construction Codes and participate in the construction codes revision process. The candidate will also assist with the adoption of an existing building code, attend meetings with industry stakeholders, city agencies and/or elected officials and their staff regarding code development, research issues for high profile developments throughout the city, including performing comprehensive plan review to resolve complex and challenging code and zoning issues and facilitate approvals and represent the Department as a subject matter expert at ICC and other industry conferences as needed.