Architect
Basic
Purpose:
Positions in this job family
are assigned responsibilities involving the planning, organizing and direction
of a statewide architectural, interior design and construction program for a
state agency; coordinates the activities of outside professional consultants
and contractors.
typical
Functions:
· Conducts
and/or directs complex architectural studies and surveys for the formulation of
program policies, procedures and standards, prepares technical reports and
recommendations.
· Organizes,
directs and reviews the work of architectural, interior design, electrical and
construction inspection staff regarding conceptual designs, final designs,
working drawings, specifications, addenda, cost estimates and change orders for
the construction or modification of department facilities; ensures adherence to
applicable regulations, directives and standards.
· Provides
consultation and guidance to division directors, the executive director and
other officials to assist in establishing future design programs, budgets and
project requirements.
· Interviews and
selects outside professional contractors, architects and/or engineers for
selected projects.
· Serves as
liaison between consulting engineers and architectural firms and the agency;
provides professional guidance and technical advice to consultants; schedules
and coordinates their work; approves reports, designs and/or construction
documents to ensure that agency standards, program guidelines, schedules and
applicable laws are adhered to.
· Serves as
architect for both in-house projects and for projects constructed by outside
contractors; determines when the services of a licensed professional engineer
and licensed architect are required.
· Coordinates
and directs the inspection of work at both contractor and in-house project
sites; makes personal investigations and/or plan-in-hand inspections to check
work force levels, materials, methods and adherence to plans, specifications
and contract documents.
· Reviews
requests for payment made by outside contractors and consultants for approval
or disapproval; conducts field inspections and plan and specification reviews.
· Conducts
meetings to convey organizational information, policies, procedures, goals and
strategies, schedules, standards and priorities.
· Conducts and/or
arranges for training on design and construction industry practices and
procedures for personnel development purposes.
· Manages and
directs outside consultants for all state agencies for minor construction
projects.
· Recommends
state code adoption and reviews plans and specifications of state agencies for
code compliance.
· Provides
technical guidance on existence of hazardous materials.
LEVEL DESCRIPTOR:
The
Architect job family consists of only one level and incumbent employees are
responsible for performing all functions related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities
required at this level include knowledge of architectural principles and
practices; of building structural, mechanical and electrical design principles
and practices; of architectural construction documents; of preparation of cost
estimates; of on-site inspection practices; of construction management
principles as well as administrative and personnel management practices; of
building and
handicap codes; of hazardous materials, OSHA and BOCA regulations and laws and
other regulations and policies related to the field of architecture. Ability is required to review and develop
architectural plans and specifications; to organize and direct staff for the
production of construction documents; to conduct inspections on projects; to
develop and administer contractual agreements; to collect and organize data; to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to
communicate effectively,
both orally and in writing; and to organize and conduct several projects
simultaneously.
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration
as a licensed architect with the Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects
and Landscape Architects of Oklahoma.
NOTE: Registration is granted by the state through
the Board of Governors of Licensed Architects and Landscape Architects of
Oklahoma. The requirements for
registration as a licensed architect are in accordance with the 59 O.S. Supp.
1988, Section 46.24.
Special
Requirements:
Applicants must be willing
and able to perform all job related travel normally associated with this
position.