Assistant City Architect

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Performs architectural and other related services for the City; develop concepts, create designs, prepare plans, specifications, construction estimates and contracts, and perform project management activities in development of a wide variety of architectural projects, especially facilities for fire department, police, library or other City departments; performs directly related work as required. Experience, professional license and the performance of additional supervision, oversight, complexity of projects and certification of plans as a licensed Architect distinguish this class from the class of Architect I. Incumbent supervises the work of surveyors, engineering and graphic technicians and other employees involved in architectural projects within the city. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees in the Facilities Division, other City employees, business and community organizations, contractors, consultants, and the public.

The City of Des Moines promotes a healthy work life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Residency Incentive
• Alternative Work Schedule Options
• Paid Volunteer Time-Off
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Activities
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefit
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan through IPERS
• Deferred Compensation Plan matching up to 2.5%
• Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
• Employee Discount Program

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Graduation from a college or university accredited through the National Architectural Accreditation Board with a Professional Degree in Architecture; and
• Considerable (3+ years) experience in building design, construction, renovation or related work; and
• State of Iowa Professional Architectural license or equivalent license.

NOTE: Transcripts verifying courses completed and GPA need to be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 at the time of application but no later than the application deadline.

Required Special Qualifications

• Possession of a valid State of Iowa Driver’s License or proof of equivalent mobility.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Certifies and seals architectural documents;
• Develops concepts, designs, plans, specifications, estimates, contract information and manages all facets of the construction of architectural projects;
• Prepares contract submittals, including technical specifications, special provisions, bidding requirements, construction estimates, proposals and bid tabulation forms;
• Obtains building permits, requests builder's risk insurance, conducts pre-bid conferences, tabulates bid results, conducts pre-construction conferences, negotiates change orders;
• Conducts site inspections, develops final punch lists, closes out projects and performs related services as needed;
• Collaborates with consultants and other City Departments to administer projects;
• Provides technical support in developing project budgets as needed;
• Develops construction documents and technical specifications suitable for competitive bids by general contractors, including supervising consultants and in-house staff, and assuring compliance with all applicable building codes and ADA requirements;
• Reviews architectural projects completed either in-house or by outside architectural firms;
• Works with boards and commissions as necessary, representing the interests of the City in architectural and project design;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.

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Closing Date/Time: 11/12/2024 4:00 PM Central

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• City of Des Moines

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