Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Planning and Development Department is actively seeking a Professional Architect.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.
This is professional architectural work at the lead worker level in planning, reviewing, and designing new buildings, facilities, structures, and renovations or expansions. Work requires a knowledge of the principles and practices of architecture which is gained through a combination of education and extensive experience. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned personnel. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing others to obtain desired results and are important in coordinating activities. The work is covered by clearly defined policies and principles where the incumbent is required to exercise judgment in accomplishing objectives. The work is performed in an office and field environments where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer specialized systems, and motor vehicle. The physical demands consist of sitting or standing on occasion walking and lifting and moving objects weighing up to 20 lb. The work is performed under administrative direction where the work is reviewed in terms of feasibility and compatibility with other projects and effectiveness in meeting requirements or required results.
- Eight (8) years of education and/or experience in architectural work.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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The probationary period for this classification is 6 months.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
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A valid driver's license Is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
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Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.
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FLA Professional Architect Registration is required & must be maintained.
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If an active Professional Licensed Architect from another state, must transfer or obtain registration in Florida as a Professional Architect within 6-months of employment.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: [email protected]
