Architect III, IV, V - Project Management Section

$5,258 - $7,787/Yr

Teach In Hawaii - Honolulu, HI

Full-time - Entry Level

Honolulu, HI

About the position

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 III in the event of recruiting difficulties. SALARY RANGE: All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. Architect III, SR-22: $5,258.00 - $6,399.00 per month Architect IV, SR-24: $5,918.00 - $7,198.00 per month Architect V, SR-26: $6,399.00 - $7,787.00 per month.

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.
• 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 ensure 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

• 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.
• For the Architect IV and higher levels, applicant must possess a Hawaii State Certificate of Registration as professional architect.
• Applicants must have a current, valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• A master's degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering from an accredited school or college may be substituted for one (1) year of architectural experience.
• Excess supervisory experience of the type and quality described may be substituted for Architectural Experience on a year-for-year basis.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
• Employees earn 21 days of vacation per year.
• Employees earn 21 days of sick leave per year.
• The State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
• The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
• Participating employees may increase their take-home pay through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex.
• The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees can participate in a tax shelter annuity program.
• The State offers employees a tax deferred retirement investment program.
• Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness.
• If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.