Professional Architect

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work / life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

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.

This is professional architectural work at the lead worker level in planning, reviewing and designing new buildings, facilities, structures and renovations or expansions. Work requires a knowledge of the principles and practices of architecture which is gained through a combination of education and extensive experience. Plans, schedules, coordinates and reviews the work of assigned personnel. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing others to obtain desired results and are important in coordinating activities.

The work is covered by clearly defined policies and principles where the incumbent is required to exercise judgment in accomplishing objectives. The work is performed in an office and field environments where there are some risks and hazards but they are known, predictable, and controllable. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer, specialized systems, and motor vehicle. The physical demands consist of sitting or standing on occasion, walking and lifting and moving objects weighing up to 20 lb.

The work is performed under administrative direction where the work is reviewed in terms of feasibility and compatibility with other projects and effectiveness in meeting requirements or required results.

• 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 construction‑related software.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

• Eight (8) years of education and/or…