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Posting Date

08 / 13 / 25

Application Deadline

09 / 13 / 25

Pay Range

105,500 - $153,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Facilities Management

About the Position

The Senior Architect position manages the activities of the Design Division, which provides planning, programming, peer review of designs, furniture planning, layouts, and installations, and overall support to the other divisions within the department and the County regarding space allocations, design efforts, and potential future projects.

About Us

As the landlord for all facilities owned by Maricopa County, the Facilities Management Department is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of more than 200 facilities comprised of over 10 million square feet. Facilities Management is made up of a collaborative team that provides and performs various functions to meet the facility-related needs of all Maricopa County Departments. Our broad range of services includes various aspects of the ongoing operations and maintenance of all County-owned facilities, management of all facility projects, and in-house design services.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

Six years of capital design experience and administration, including three years of supervisory / management experience

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Registered Architect in the state of Arizona, or registered in another state with the ability to obtain Arizona registration within 45 days of the hire date

Must complete a Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), MCSO background investigation, and TOC certification to access County detention facilities

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire

We Also Value

Experience managing and administering public sector / government projects

Job Contributions

Execute planning, programming, and design of capital projects, tenant project requests, and major maintenance projects for County departments, taking into consideration project goals, constraints, and the extent of the County’s financial and legal obligations

Develop policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards; ensure consistent compliance by assigned staff and consultants

Act in the capacity of Architect of Record for County-wide designed improvement projects requiring a Registered Architect to stamp and sign drawings

Prepare and present to leadership conceptual plans, test fits, or further design documents in support of the pre-construction process for various capital projects

Evaluate accessibility, ADA, and code compliance issues and provide interpretations; design professional proposals, sit on qualifications-based selection committees, and assist in negotiations

Establish relationships with planning review authorities and lead meetings to streamline plan review submission, processing, and issuance of permits. Assist project managers with the coordination of deferred submittals, inspections, and obtaining certificates of occupancy

Develop and manage division budget, responsible for expenditures; participate in the budget process; identify staffing, equipment, facilities, and related needs; oversee and / or approve purchases and procurement

Oversee design peer reviews, including constructability and functional reviews

Manage the County’s Annual Facilities Permit program for the three main County campuses

Develop and maintain standard technical specifications for the department

Evaluate materials, finishes, and products for effectiveness, durability, sustainability, and budgetary requirements, ensuring they comply with County standards and industry best practices

Ensure the timely delivery of record drawings and details to support design consultants, Operations and Maintenance staff, and other County departments

Oversee signage designs produced internally and externally to comply with the County’s graphic design standards

Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period

Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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