Architect IV, V - Construction Management Section

Overview

This posting is being used to fill various Architect positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is Architect

V. Applications are being accepted down to the Architect IV in the event of recruiting difficulties.

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. Current Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed according to Department regulations and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

• Architect IV, AR-24: $8,465.00 - $10,804.00 per month
• Architect V, AR-26: $9,141.00 - $11,669.00 per month

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.

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 summary.

• Architect IV: 3 years architectural experience, 0 years supervisory experience, 0 years administrative experience, 3 total years.
• Architect V: 4 years architectural experience, supervisory potential (not actual), 0 years administrative experience, 4 total years.

For the Architect V level, supervisory potential rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Supervisory potential or the ability to perform supervisory duties will be considered to have been met when there is strong evidence of the necessary supervisory aptitudes as demonstrated by outstanding performance on special assignments of understudy supervisory activities, self‑development programs such as further education or training in supervision or affirmative appraisals by supervisors as to leadership qualities.

Professional architectural work experience in developing and preparing complete designs, drawings, specifications, estimates of buildings, structure, and installations. Professional experience is…