Hawaii State Department of Education
Architect I, II, III, IV, V - Building Inspection Planning Services Unit
Hawaii State Department of Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
This posting is being used to fill various Architect positions at the specified location. The authorized level of the position is Architect V. Applications are being accepted down to the Architect I in the event of recruiting difficulties.
SALARY RANGE:
All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
Salary:Architect I, SR-18: $4,339.00 - $5,282.00 per monthArchitect II, SR-20: $4,690.00 - $5,713.00 per monthArchitect III, SR-22: $5,076.00 - $6,177.00 per monthArchitect IV, SR-24: $5,713.00 - $6,949.00 per monthArchitect V, SR-26: $6,177.00 - $7,517.00 per month
Responsibilities:Supervises and works with a small group of lower-level architects and draftsmen in the preparation of designs, plans, specifications and estimates for major and complex buildings and structures such as schools, health, social services and higher education facilities, and other government buildings, which include new construction, remodeling, alterations, and major repairs;Assigns work to subordinates, observes work in progress, providing assistance and technical advice as needed in the solution of unusual or complex problems;Reviews finished work for architectural design values, technical adequacy and conformance to departmental objectives; reviews completed plans and specifications prepared by contractors for compliance with building, plumbing and electrical codes, and with fire and health regulations;Inspects construction and architectural work done by contractors to ensure compliance with designs, plans, specifications, and contract agreements; confers with engineers engaged in the preparation of structural, electrical and mechanical plans;Makes recommendations and suggests changes in materials and construction, and makes necessary adjustments in architectural designs to fit structural, electrical and mechanical requirements; interprets building code requirements;May recommend building sites and types of buildings best suited for the intended purpose.
Education Requirement:
Graduation from an accredited school or college of architecture or engineering, with a degree in architecture or architectural engineering. Four years of successful and progressive experience in architecture which will enable the applicant to perform successfully at the professional level may be substituted for graduation from college provided this experience demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture and an understanding of the field of architecture comparable to that which would be acquired through successful completion of a full four-year course leading to a bachelor’s degree in an accredited college or university with a major study in architecture.
Experience Requirements:
Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown in the following table:Class Title
Architectural Experience
Supervisory Experience
Administrative Experience
Total Experience (years)
Architect I
0
0
0
0
Architect II
1
0
0
1
Architect III
2
0
0
2
Architect IV
3
0
0
3
Architect V
4
*
0
4Professional Architect License Requirement:
For the Architect IV and higher levels, applicant must possess a Hawaii State Certificate of Registration as professional architect.
Driver’s License Requirement:
Applicants must have a current, valid driver's license.
Tests:
Applicants who do not possess a bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering, but qualified through substitution of progressively responsible architectural experience, as provided for in the Education Requirement section above, may be required to take and qualify on a written test designed to measure the applicant's knowledge and understanding of the architectural sciences and techniques and their application to architectural problems.
Requirements:
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.
Temporary Assignment:
Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application.
Documents:
Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions:
Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs.
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SALARY RANGE:
All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval. Hawaii State Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations.
Salary:Architect I, SR-18: $4,339.00 - $5,282.00 per monthArchitect II, SR-20: $4,690.00 - $5,713.00 per monthArchitect III, SR-22: $5,076.00 - $6,177.00 per monthArchitect IV, SR-24: $5,713.00 - $6,949.00 per monthArchitect V, SR-26: $6,177.00 - $7,517.00 per month
Responsibilities:Supervises and works with a small group of lower-level architects and draftsmen in the preparation of designs, plans, specifications and estimates for major and complex buildings and structures such as schools, health, social services and higher education facilities, and other government buildings, which include new construction, remodeling, alterations, and major repairs;Assigns work to subordinates, observes work in progress, providing assistance and technical advice as needed in the solution of unusual or complex problems;Reviews finished work for architectural design values, technical adequacy and conformance to departmental objectives; reviews completed plans and specifications prepared by contractors for compliance with building, plumbing and electrical codes, and with fire and health regulations;Inspects construction and architectural work done by contractors to ensure compliance with designs, plans, specifications, and contract agreements; confers with engineers engaged in the preparation of structural, electrical and mechanical plans;Makes recommendations and suggests changes in materials and construction, and makes necessary adjustments in architectural designs to fit structural, electrical and mechanical requirements; interprets building code requirements;May recommend building sites and types of buildings best suited for the intended purpose.
Education Requirement:
Graduation from an accredited school or college of architecture or engineering, with a degree in architecture or architectural engineering. Four years of successful and progressive experience in architecture which will enable the applicant to perform successfully at the professional level may be substituted for graduation from college provided this experience demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture and an understanding of the field of architecture comparable to that which would be acquired through successful completion of a full four-year course leading to a bachelor’s degree in an accredited college or university with a major study in architecture.
Experience Requirements:
Except for the substitutions provided for in this specification, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown in the following table:Class Title
Architectural Experience
Supervisory Experience
Administrative Experience
Total Experience (years)
Architect I
0
0
0
0
Architect II
1
0
0
1
Architect III
2
0
0
2
Architect IV
3
0
0
3
Architect V
4
*
0
4Professional Architect License Requirement:
For the Architect IV and higher levels, applicant must possess a Hawaii State Certificate of Registration as professional architect.
Driver’s License Requirement:
Applicants must have a current, valid driver's license.
Tests:
Applicants who do not possess a bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering, but qualified through substitution of progressively responsible architectural experience, as provided for in the Education Requirement section above, may be required to take and qualify on a written test designed to measure the applicant's knowledge and understanding of the architectural sciences and techniques and their application to architectural problems.
Requirements:
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.
Temporary Assignment:
Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application.
Documents:
Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions:
Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs.
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