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Form of workBenefits 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
- 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
- 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,600 a year.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
County Core 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.
