DOS - SENIOR ARCHITECT - 45001112
About The Position
Provides architectural advice and assistance within the Division of Historical Resources, by providing technical assistance and consultation to local, state, and federal agencies, private groups and individuals regarding the planning and execution of preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation projects. Involved in the design review and/or plans review of facilities and other structures, and building projects to include inspecting, observing and/or monitoring physical condition and determining the work required to retain or correct the conditions of the facility and is responsible for, including but not limited to, the following duties: Review architectural designs and construction documents to ensure that preservation planning is based on sound preservation and design principles. Reviews are conducted for the state Historic Preservation Grants Program, federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program, Florida Main Street Program, and the state and federal Compliance Review program. Review Historic Preservation Grant Program applications and assist grant staff with requests for information from applicants and preparation of staff recommendations presented in public hearings of the Florida Historical Commission and grant panels. Reviews funded grant project documents including planning documents, scopes of work, cost estimates, grant award agreements, and sub-agreements and contracts. Provide technical assistance to professional firms engaged in the development of architectural and contract documents (working drawings and specifications) for preservation projects under the purview of the division and its programs. Technical assistance includes: review of architectural program development, architectural design, preliminary cost estimates and rehabilitation feasibility studies, and working drawings and specifications. Review designs for certain non-historic facilities for compatibility with historic properties in connection with preservation projects under the purview of the division and its programs. Provide technical assistance to additional local, state and federal agencies, groups and individuals regarding planning/execution of preservation, restoration and rehabilitation. Travel to conduct site inspections and conduct trainings as needed. Performs work related duties and responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in architecture.
- A license to practice architecture in Florida under Chapter 481, Florida Statutes
- Knowledge of the International and Florida Building Codes and the ability to interpret them accurately.
- Ability to develop cost estimates and interpret architectural and engineering documents.
- Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
- Ability to travel to conduct trainings and inspect construction projects.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of four (4) years’ experience working in the architecture and/or construction field.
- Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Historic Architecture (preferred) as described at https://www.nps.gov/articles/sec-standards-prof-quals.htm
- Ability to effectively communicate technical architectural and construction recommendations to non-skilled personnel and project managers, both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of the federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program.
Responsibilities
- Review architectural designs and construction documents to ensure that preservation planning is based on sound preservation and design principles.
- Review Historic Preservation Grant Program applications and assist grant staff with requests for information from applicants and preparation of staff recommendations presented in public hearings of the Florida Historical Commission and grant panels.
- Provide technical assistance to professional firms engaged in the development of architectural and contract documents (working drawings and specifications) for preservation projects under the purview of the division and its programs.
- Review designs for certain non-historic facilities for compatibility with historic properties in connection with preservation projects under the purview of the division and its programs.
- Provide technical assistance to additional local, state and federal agencies, groups and individuals regarding planning/execution of preservation, restoration and rehabilitation.
- Travel to conduct site inspections and conduct trainings as needed.
- Performs work related duties and responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
