What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Architect position at City of Jacksonville?
The Planning and Development Department is actively seeking a Professional Architect.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.
- Oversees and reviews the design and preparation of plans, specifications and engineering cost estimates for the construction, operation and/or maintenance of municipal projects requiring architectural services to include capital improvement projects and proposed project applications for building permitting.
- Plans, designs, reviews, and prepares schematic diagrams for construction or renovation of buildings, facilities, and structures.
- Prepares construction contract documents for bidding.
- Prepares cost estimates.
- Reviews design drawings and specifications for compliance with Florida Building Code, program requirements, scope of work, and budgetary considerations.
- Reviews and approves payments to consultants for work completed.
- Schedules and conducts design coordination meetings.
- Reviews shop drawings submitted by contractors.
- Reviews completed buildings and construction projects for compliance with drawings, specifications, building code, and workmanship standards.
- Provides updated estimates for design, construction, or land acquisition needs of city agencies by planning future maintenance, renovations, or capital improvement costs.
- Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database and construction related software.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
- Knowledge of the practices and principles of architecture.
- Knowledge of materials and methods of building construction.
- Skill in the use of architectural instruments and equipment.
- Ability to plan, review and design buildings and other structures.
- Ability to prepare construction contract documents and specifications.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public and others.
- Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and review the work of others.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and constructions related software.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Eight (8) years of education and/or experience in architectural work.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- The probationary period for this classification is 6 months.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
- A valid driver's license Is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
- Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.
- FLA Professional Architect Registration is required & must be maintained.
- If an active Professional Licensed Architect from another state, must transfer or obtain registration in Florida as a Professional Architect within 6-months of employment.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
Salary : $82,000 - $92,000
