Location: New York,NY, USA
DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City's most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.
Our commitment to equity, effectiveness and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
* Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
* Managing 55 public buildings.
* Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
* Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
* Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
* Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.
When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.
The Real Estate Services (RES) division of DCAS supports the operations of the government of the City of New York by providing services for the City's real estate needs. RES is responsible for the space planning and management of 37 million square feet, Citywide acquisitions (lease or purchase), sales and other dispositions of City-owned real estate, architectural design and project management, zoning and land use analyses, disposition of 15,000 City-owned lots, property valuation, and financial analysis of real estate transactions.
The Workplace Services Unit is tasked with creatively applying space standards to projects in leased and City owned space while developing workplace strategies that lead to improved office operations in order to support the work of our City workforce and leverage modern day office technologies. The unit oversees the development of architectural programs to ensure the design of the work environment is inclusive, inspiring, reflective of the City's mission, safe and functional. In addition, the group oversees the coordination of office furniture systems and technologies (including structured cabling, network, audio visual and security equipment) for projects in leased space in coordination with the Design & Project Management unit, while providing its own project management services for jobs in City owned premises limited to interior buildouts. Lastly, the unit supports the work of the Real Estate Services Strategic Planning group by keeping up to date the space standards to reflect current industry trends and best practices in design.
We are seeking to hire a Furniture Coordinator (Administrative Space Analyst) position, who is able to manage the coordination of furniture design and procurement for projects in leased and City owned space, and who can develop and/or supervise plans, designs and technical drawings to ensure compliance with City standards. Performing project contract and general administration duties is also required to perform the responsibilities as listed below:
* Develop space planning drawings, as required, for various furniture manufacturers on the City's contract.
* Attend design and construction meetings to provide direction on furniture and furniture design issues to AOR and consultants
* Specify furniture finishes and coordinate with the project managers for end user approvals as necessary.
* Create order of magnitude budget for projects
* Review documentation, including drawings and manifests, for accuracy and coordinate with project managers to get input from design consultants on specific projects, as required.
* Support the processing of Furniture Certificate to Proceed in coordination with project managers.
* Process Furniture Purchase Orders in a timely fashion.
* Follow up with vendor on progress of PO and delivery dates.
* Coordinate deliveries and assist end users in receipt and generating furniture punch list.
* Coordinate and review in-field furniture layout for systems furniture and offices with AOR, furniture installer, and general contractor
* Understand and coordinate power and data with systems furniture, office and conference room furniture to provide direction to AOR and consultants
* Coordinate with vendors on punch list completion.
* Review final invoices for Director's signature and payment.
Please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #647715 to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and five years of full-time paid experience requiring general knowledge of construction and construction costs, electronic data processing equipment, telephone communications systems, building standards and leasing procedures, in the evaluation and layout of space in office buildings, garages and other structures used for commercial and industrial purposes, at least two years of which shall have been of a supervisory nature; or
2. High school graduation or evidence of having passed an examination for a high school equivalency diploma or the U.S. Armed Forces G.E.D. certificate with a score of at least 35 on each of the five tests and an overall score of at least 225 in the examination for the diploma or certificate, plus nine years of full-time paid experience as described in (1) above, at least two years of which shall have been of a supervisory nature; or
3. A satisfactory equivalent. However, all candidates must be high school graduates or possess the equivalent as described in (2) above and must have at least two years of supervisory experience as described in (1) above.
Preferred Skills
* Bachelor degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or related field. - Corporate interiors experience in government and institutional work preferred. - Familiarity with workplace strategies. - Working knowledge of systems furniture, office and ancillary furniture - including power/data coordination, specifications, purchase order review - Working knowledge of materials and finishes, material specifications and managing vendor resources. - Proficiency in computer programs such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, BlueBeam and updated versions of AutoCAD. - Strong programming and space planning skills - Working knowledge of A/V design coordination and implementation - Working knowledge of ADA and local codes, LEED and WELL accreditation a plus - Ability to read and review construction documents and specifications. - Ability to read and review lease language and project budgets. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Proactive & driven with ability to generate positive solutions and results. - Ability to reprioritize projects & deliverables frequently. - Ability to think strategically and analyze all potential issues and alternative solutions. - Strong interpersonal and customer skills in order to effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at
Residency Requirement
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.
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.