Architect - City of Birmingham

Architect Position

Architects working within the Merit System focus on advanced professional architectural work in the design and development of buildings and facilities. Their work involves the application of architectural principles and techniques in the planning, design, development, and construction of buildings and facilities. They are responsible for the signing and sealing of plans, obtaining permits for construction, and the review of plans and specifications submitted by consultants and contractors. Individuals in this position are required to furnish technical advice to administrative superiors in the development and negotiation of plans and specifications for building and facilities construction. They are expected to use independent judgement, determining the best approach to achieve results that are in compliance with project objectives, as well as professional standards and regulations. Their work is subject to review by the Chief Architect or other managers for adherence to established norms and project guidelines.

Agencies provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. Applications for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies. The pay range for this job varies depending upon the Merit System employing agency.

Birmingham $65,998 - $102,398

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 (e.g., initial client contact, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid / award, contract administration, project closeout).

Preferred Qualifications

Typical Job Duties

Physical Demands

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time. At times, job may require light to moderate physical exertion, including climbing, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or twisting.

Work Environment

Work is conducted mostly indoors in an office setting, with periodic field visits to outdoor worksites. Incumbents may be required to enter properties, construction sites, residences, and buildings under various stages of construction and repair.

EEO Statement

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city / agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city / agency website.

Accommodation

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Central Time.

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. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.