Architect IV, V - Construction Management Section

About the role

This posting is being used to fill various Architect positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is ArchitectV. Applications are being accepted down to the Architect IV in the event of recruiting difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and works with a small group of lower-level architects and draftsmen in the preparation of designs, plans, specifications and estimates for major and complex buildings and structures such as schools, health, social services and higher education facilities, and other government buildings, which include new construction, remodeling, alterations, and major repairs;
• Assigns work to subordinates, observes work in progress, providing assistance and technical advice as needed in the solution of unusual or complex problems;
• Reviews finished work for architectural design values, technical adequacy and conformance to departmental objectives;
• Reviews completed plans and specifications prepared by contractors for compliance with building, plumbing and electrical codes, and with fire and health regulations;
• Inspects construction and architectural work done by contractors to insure compliance with designs, plans, specifications, and contract agreements;
• Confers with engineers engaged in the preparation of structural, electrical and mechanical plans;
• Makes recommendations and suggests changes in materials and construction, and makes necessary adjustments in architectural designs to fit structural, electrical and mechanical requirements;
• Interprets building code requirements;
• May recommend building sites and types of buildings best suited for the intended purpose.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education Requirement: Graduation from an accredited school or college of architecture or engineering, with a degree in architecture or architectural engineering.
• Four years of successful and progressive experience in architecture which will enable the applicant to perform successfully at the professional level may be substituted for graduation from college provided this experience demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture and an understanding of the field of architecture comparable to that which would be acquired through successful completion of a full four-year course leading to a bachelor’s degree in an accredited college or university with a major study in architecture.

Qualifications

• Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown in the following table:
• Class Title Architectural Experience (years) Supervisory Experience (years) Administrative Experience (years) Total Experience (years)
• Architect IV 3 0 0 3
• Architect V 4 * 0 4

Skills

Professional architectural work experience in developing and preparing complete designs, drawings, specifications, estimates of buildings, structure, and installations. Professional experience is comprised of the performance of the recognized architectural functions based on and requiring a thorough knowledge and application of the basic physical, mathematical and architectural sciences to the solution of theoretical or practical architectural problems.

Benefits

The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.

Pay

SALARY RANGE: The posted salary range indicates potential compensation, not necessarily starting salary. New external hires typically begin at the initial step. Placement above the initial step may be considered based on position requirements, exceptional qualifications, budget availability, and other relevant factors, all requiring prior approval.

Schedule

Payday is on the 5th and 20th (or previous business day) of every month. 12-month civil service and SSP employees enjoy a range of competitive benefits.