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Architect - City of Birmingham, Birmingham
Client:
City of Birmingham
Location:
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
Job Reference:
068bb959e5a6
Job Views:
89
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
TARGET CLOSE DATE: 12/31/2024
Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.
Grade 28
The City of Birmingham is looking for a well-qualified, motivated Architect to produce advanced professional architectural work in the design and development of buildings and facilities for the Architecture Division of the Planning, Engineering, and Permitting Department.
About Birmingham
Adorning the name “The Magic City,” Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama.
Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today’s Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast, home to world-class universities and medical research facilities, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene, a thriving arts community, diverse local music venues, national and international sports competitions, and a progressive business climate.
Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure.
A Career with the City of Birmingham
With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority. Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism while emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community.
About the Position
The Architect position is an individual contributor that works independently under the supervision of a Chief Architect. Architects may direct the work of employees; however, they do not directly supervise. Architects are expected to apply architectural principles and techniques in the planning, design, development, and construction of City buildings and facilities.
Compensation & Benefits
* Salary range: $64,043 - $99,361 (starting salary is commensurate with education and experience)
* Flexible work arrangements including remote/telework options for up to two days per week and alternative work schedules (e.g., four 10-hour days).
* A City-sponsored pension retirement plan.
* Excellent medical insurance with employee monthly contribution as low as $32.50/month
* Dental insurance
* Vision insurance
* Behavioral health plan
* Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options
* Paid vacation and sick leave
* Generous holiday schedule
* Membership and admission benefits for City attractions.
Minimum Qualifications
* Driver's license.
* Licensed as an Architect in the state of Alabama OR Certified through the National Council for Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB) that would lead to licensure in Alabama within six weeks.
* Experience in all phases of architecture project delivery.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
* National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (i.e., NCARB) certified.
* Incident Command System (i.e., ICS) certified.
Typical Architect Job Duties
* Performs professional architectural functions including designing, remodeling/renovating by applying architectural principles and practices.
* Oversees projects carried out by professionals including consultants, engineers, surveyors, and contractors.
* Works with consultants to define, review and specify the requirements for new construction and remodeling projects.
* Performs administrative duties including planning, contract administration and assisting in budget development.
* Directs activities of employees engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
* Examines and approves or rejects preliminary designs and finished drawings.
* Draws rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings and structures.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.
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