ARCHITECT 1141

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class receives assignments which require the application of professional architectural skills and knowledges to moderately difficult building design and renovation projects. Work includes reviewing of plans submitted by consulting architects for conformance to departmental specifications. Supervision may be exercised over a staff of technical and clerical personnel. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through discussions and inspections, principally for determining general progress and adherence to departmental policies and regulations. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and participates in the preparation of architectural plans, cost estimates, and contract specifications for the construction of County buildings and related projects;

Reviews plans submitted by consulting architects for conformance to County specifications;

Prepares cost estimates;

Recommends revisions and/or approval of plans submitted;

Supervises and participates in the inspection of buildings under construction by various contractors;

Passes for the County on completion of each phase of construction;

Prepares estimates and submits recommendations on the amount of money due contractor each month.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of architecture; thorough knowledge of the planning, design and construction of public buildings; good knowledge of modern developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of architecture; food knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory codes relevant to the construction and renovation of buildings; ability to plan, design and prepare architectural plans and specifications; ability to perform engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations on architectural problems; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology, and seven (7) years of architectural experience, two (2) years of which must have been as a licensed architect.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Architect or Building Project Coordinator; and, possession of a professional architect's license issued by New York State at the time of appointment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must have a professional architect's license issued by New York State at the time of appointment; license must be maintained throughout employment in this title.

R3/12/90

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR01/28/03