TPWD - Architect II-III

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department • Austin, TX

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Designing anything to be built anywhere… in Texas. Join our branch of design professionals and the larger Texas Parks and Wildlife family as a Design Project Manager - Architect to serve the wild places and people of Texas. Rewarding work within a mission-driven conservation agency on a broad range of project types all over the state. Under the direction of the Design Project Management leadership, this position is responsible for all stages of the project before construction, including feasibility, scoping, planning, design and project management of a wide variety of unique projects for multiple divisions within TPWD. Projects are comprised of those listed in the Agency's Capital Construction Portfolio, which varies every biennium, but typically includes renovation or new construction of headquarters buildings, restrooms, offices, maintenance complexes, bunkhouses, hunter check stations and residences, as well as repair and new construction of utility infrastructure, shoreline stabilization projects, dams, bridges, and trails. The portfolio also includes planning and development of land acquisitions for new State Parks, State Natural Areas, and Wildlife Management Areas. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• Architect II: 5 years' experience in architectural design work as, or under the direction of a licensed Architect. 2 years' experience in project management of land development, new construction, or renovation of buildings.
• Architect III: 10 years' experience in architectural design work as, or under the direction of a licensed Architect. 5 years' experience in project management of land development, new construction, or renovation of buildings.
• NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.
• Must possess a valid State driver's license.
• Must possess a current and active Architect License in the State of Texas, as issued by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (TBAE) -OR- be able to reactivate within three (3) months of hire date, -OR- possess a current and active Architect License in another state and be able to receive a license in Texas by reciprocal transfer within six (6) months of hire date.
• NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing the work of outside professional design consultants to deliver projects within the constraints of scope, schedule, and budget.
• Experience reviewing architectural or engineering design and construction documents.
• Experience with managing or performing design work for a governmental entity.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all stages of the project before construction, including feasibility, scoping, planning, design and project management of a wide variety of unique projects for multiple divisions within TPWD.
• Projects are comprised of those listed in the Agency's Capital Construction Portfolio, which varies every biennium, but typically includes renovation or new construction of headquarters buildings, restrooms, offices, maintenance complexes, bunkhouses, hunter check stations and residences, as well as repair and new construction of utility infrastructure, shoreline stabilization projects, dams, bridges, and trails.
• The portfolio also includes planning and development of land acquisitions for new State Parks, State Natural Areas, and Wildlife Management Areas.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Benefits

• Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities.
• Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program.
• For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees