From our friends at Downtown New Jersey:
Positions with The Federal Disaster Recovery Coordination Group
The Federal Disaster Recovery Coordination Group has a number of positions available in conjunction with Sandy recovery. Positions include the following: Architect, Community Capacity Building, Economic Development Coordinator, Community Planner, Engineer. Click here for a copy of the employment flyer. While we wanted to get the word out about the positions quickly, we are also aware that there have been glitches in working with the web site referred to in the flyer. As updated contact information becomes available, we will keep you informed.
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AIA Emerging Professionals Committee is kicking off Mentorship NOW, a program for professionals in all stage of their careers. The first event will be a roundtable discussion on mentorship held at the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft on the evening of June 20th.
All of those who are interested should visit our website to register athttp://aians.org/mentorshipnow/. Participants will be matched in small groups in local geographic areas, with each group composed of a variety of career stages. Seminars will also be held on topics not traditionally emphasized in continuing education. The program is free to members, and all experience levels are encouraged to participate.
The AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) and the AIA Committee on Design (COD) invites architects, students, and allied design professionals to submit sketches to the international 2011 YAF/COD Ideas Competition.
In this unique sketch competition, submitters are asked to explore the principles of Universal Design as well as their overlap with values of social and environmental sustainability.
Winners will be announced and will have their work exhibited at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2011 National Convention and Design Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 12-14, 2011. Selected entries will be displayed on the AIA website.
For Complete Submission Details, Download the 2011 Ideas Competition Call for Entries (PDF)Before beginning your submission, please visit the 2011 YAF/COD Ideas Competition Walkthrough to familiarize yourself with the online submission process. (PDF)Visit the Submission Site to Submit Now!
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Architects are among those listed to be qualified to be HUD 203k consultants. The requirements listed below can be found on the HUD website:
1. A minimum of three years experience as a remodeling contractor, general contractor or home inspector. A state license as a state certified engineer or architect may be submitted in lieu of the documentation of the three years experience;
2. Licensing (general contractor, home inspector, etc.). In those states where a Home Inspector is required to be licensed, the Department requires the applicant to be licensed and to provide proof of that licensing;
3. consultant’s ability to perform home inspections, prepare architectural drawings, use proper methods of cost estimating and complete draw inspections; and,
4. The applicant must also submit a certification verifying that the consultant has read and fully understands the requirements of HUD Handbook 4240.4, REV 2 (203(k) Handbook) and all related materials listed in Mortgagee Letter 2000-25.
This could be an opportunity for Architects to get more work related to FHA loans specifically for residential construction.
If you are interested in learning more or applying to be a 203k consultant, visit http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/203k/203khow.cfm for all the details.
The Members In Transition Committee is looking for participants.
Job Title:
RESEARCH PROJECT COORDINATOR
Job Description:
Reports to the Director of the Rutgers Center for Green Building. Is responsible for independent report writing and analysis, performing applied research tasks, coordinating project activities and personnel, preparing proposals, and updating web content and center communications materials. Deals with highly specialized technical, economic, and policy topics associated with research and outreach on green buildings. Provides expertise for the varied portfolio of projects at the center.
Job Requirements:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, environmental science, management, planning and/or public policy, or other relevant discipline plus at least two years of relevant professional experience. Requires a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and analysis, report preparation, and project management skills. Also requires good communications skills and computer
literacy. A master’s degree is preferred.
Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply for this job, please go to:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/jobs/JobDetail.aspx?pst_num=10-000994
