ASSISTANT COUNTY ARCHITECT 1148

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in planning, organizing, reviewing and directing the architectural design and/or construction activities for County buildings and related projects. The incumbent implements administrative and technical policies and procedures for the development, analysis and evaluation of architectural projects with respect to their feasibility, cost, economic justification, public necessity and convenience. Supervision is exercised directly or indirectly over all employees working in the corresponding unit. Work is reviewed by the County Architect through discussions and inspections of submitted reports and plans. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans and supervises the work of professional and sub-professional architects and engineers;

Assists the County Architect in planning and directing the activities within the division, as well as implementing both the technical and administrative policies and procedures established by the County Architect;

Prepares programs for proposed County buildings including cost estimates for design and construction;

Supervises the preparation of working drawings and specifications required prior to receiving bids;

Reviews designs and plans submitted by consulting architects and engineers;

Oversees the administration of buildings and projects under construction;

Acts as a representative at meetings with other County departments and agencies.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of architectural planning, design and construction; thorough knowledge of the laws and regulatory enactments controlling building construction as applied to public buildings and related projects; thorough knowledge of modern building construction methods and materials; thorough knowledge of modern developments, current literature, and sources of information in public works architecture; thorough knowledge of modern office administration; ability to plan and direct the work of architects, engineers, contractors and other departmental personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to perform engineering computations and to prepare comprehensive recommendations and reports on architectural problems affecting the County; ability to plan, design and prepare working drawings and specifications; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, and four (4) years of licensed professional architectural experience.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Architect.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Candidates must possess a professional architect's license issued by New York State at the time of appointment, and maintain said license throughout employment in this title.

R2/28/05

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive