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Architect, Registered- Port Everglades

Broward County, Florida
$78,881.95 - $125,895.00 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
115 South Andrews Avenue (Show on map)
May 01, 2024
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Architect, Registered. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture. Requires six (6) years in architectural work, including two (2) years of experience in project management appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience. Eleven (11) paid holidays each year Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually) Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions Paid Parental Leave High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94 Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $78.64 / Family $273.13 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,600 a year. General Description The Architect, Registered with the Seaport Engineering and Construction Division is responsible for developing applicable scope for building retrofits, re-designs, and new builds for the Port Everglades Department. Performs advanced professional structural architectural work in the design and development of buildings and facilities. Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture. Requires six (6) years in architectural work, including two (2) years of experience in project management appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Registration as a Registered Architect in the State of Florida. Must obtain State of Florida accreditation or reciprocity if the license is out of State. Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment (if required). Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment. Preferences MS Degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture and/or Construction Management or closely related area Licensed General or Building Contractor in the State of Florida Project Management Professional (PMP) certification LEED Accredited Person (AP) Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) 1 year recent experience using/working knowledge of AutoCAD 1 year recent experience using/working knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) 5 years of experience in governmental accounting, and/or procurement processes, and/or construction project management Knowledge of ADA accessibility standards and building code 2 years of port and/or terminal design and construction experience This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Develop scope and agreements for procuring professional design and construction services. Develop board agenda items, participate in negotiations, and liaise with the County Attorney's Office, auditors, Purchasing Department, and County Administration. Oversee the design development of plans and specifications for conformance to design standards and review for completeness and accuracy. Obtain all applicable permits. Supervise construction projects in progress for completeness and adherence to plans and specifications through periodic inspections and oversight. Timely review and process of consultant and construction invoices. Conduct research and special studies pertaining to buildings and facility conditions and code compliance to inform supervisors, the County Attorney's Office, Risk Management, and other interested parties. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery. SPECIAL INFORMATION County Core Competencies All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.