Architect, Registered- Port Everglades

Salary : $78,881.95 - $125,895.00 Annually
Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411610
Department: PE Seaport Engineering
Opening Date: 12/18/2023
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Architect, Registered.
Benefits of Broward County Employment

• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Paid Parental Leave

Health Benefits

• High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
  Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Single $78.64 / Family $273.13

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

• 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,600 a year.

General Description
The Architect, Registered with the Seaport Engineering and Construction Division is responsible for developing applicable scope for building retrofits, re-designs, and new builds for the Port Everglades Department. Performs advanced professional structural architectural work in the design and development of buildings and facilities.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture.
Requires six (6) years in architectural work, including two (2) years of experience in project management appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Registration as a Registered Architect in the State of Florida. Must obtain State of Florida accreditation or reciprocity if the license is out of State.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment (if required).
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
Preferences
MS Degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture and/or Construction Management or closely related area
Licensed General or Building Contractor in the State of Florida
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
LEED Accredited Person (AP)
Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
1 year recent experience using/working knowledge of AutoCAD
1 year recent experience using/working knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
5 years of experience in governmental accounting, and/or procurement processes, and/or construction project management
Knowledge of ADA accessibility standards and building code
2 years of port and/or terminal design and construction experience
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Develop scope and agreements for procuring professional design and construction services.
Develop board agenda items, participate in negotiations, and liaise with the County Attorney's Office, auditors, Purchasing Department, and County Administration.
Oversee the design development of plans and specifications for conformance to design standards and review for completeness and accuracy.
Obtain all applicable permits.
Supervise construction projects in progress for completeness and adherence to plans and specifications through periodic inspections and oversight.
Timely review and process of consultant and construction invoices.
Conduct research and special studies pertaining to buildings and facility conditions and code compliance to inform supervisors, the County Attorney's Office, Risk Management, and other interested parties.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposureto traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within your applications?

• Yes
• No

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Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit")

• Yes
• No

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Check the appropriate box below, as it relates to a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.

• Currently possess a TWIC.
• Do not currently have a TWIC but have the ability to obtain one within 60 days and maintain for the duration of employment at Port Everglades.
• Unable to meet the requirement of obtaining a TWIC within 60 days of employment at Port Everglades.

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Are you a registered architect in the State of Florida?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a registered architect in another State, and would you be able to obtain State of Florida accreditation or reciprocity?

• I am a registered architect in another state, and I can get a State of Florida accreditation or reciprocity
• I am not a registered architect out of state
• I am a registered architect in another state and I cannot get a State of Florida accreditation or reciprocity

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Do you have a Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have six (6) years in architectural work, including two (2) years of experience in project management appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience?

• Yes
• No

08
Describe your architectural work and experience in project management appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
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Do you have a Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture and/or Construction Management or closely related area?

• Yes
• No

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Please check any of the following professional certifications that you possess.

• Licensed General or Building Contractor in the State of Florida
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• LEED Accredited Person (AP)
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)

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How many years of experience do you have using/working knowledge of AutoCAD?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

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Describe your recent experience using/working with AutoCAD.
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How many recent years of experience using/working knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more

14
Describe your recent experience using or working with Building Information Modeling (BIM).
15
How many years of experience in governmental accounting, and/or procurement processes, and/or construction project management do you have?

• Less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

16
Describe your experience in governmental accounting, and/or procurement processes, and/or construction project management.
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What is your knowledge of ADA accessibility standards and building code?
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How many years of experience in port and/or terminal design and construction do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

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Describe your experience in port and/or terminal design and construction.
Required Question