NoC Architect

Be a part of the force behind the structures in your city! Apply for Architect III today!
The Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Facilities Division, is looking for a creative and driven Architect III to join their team in Honolulu. In this position, you'll work on moderately difficult and/or routine architectural planning, design, and support during construction work throughout the entire duration of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) or Operating Budget projects involved with the planning and design of public structures and buildings.

Project Development : assist in investigation of moderately difficult architectural problems, writing reports, and recommending corrective actions.

Project Planning : perform calculations and research to assist in the preparation of planning documents and design for moderately difficult projects.

Project Management : assist and help coordinate and provide architectural review for the development of project plans, permits, designs, specifications, cost estimates, construction contract and any other documents prepared by consultants.

Occasional exposure to construction and traffic hazards, chemicals, paint fumes, noise, electrical hazards, and moving equipment. Some physical dexterity required to occasionally perform field investigations which includes climbing ladders and walking on uneven or obstructed surfaces. Regular hours anticipated, but may require shift, evening, night, weekend, or holiday work to accommodate emergency situations, unusual problems or workload.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related field.

Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application.

Two (2) years of non-registered architectural work experience.

Knowledge of principles and practices of architecture and architectural engineering;

Knowledge of methods and techniques of building construction and construction materials;

Knowledge of legal requirements of building;

Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, fire and health regulations as they pertain to building construction;

Knowledge of the fundamentals of structural, electrical and mechanical engineering as applied to architectural designs;

Ability to design, detail and draw features which are pleasing and functional for buildings, structures and installations;

Ability to prepare building specifications, cost estimates and quantities of materials;

Ability to make field inspections to secure essential measurements;

All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

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