Architect III

Job Posting Title
Architect III

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Medical Facilities Service

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
November 29, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary is up to $80,548.00 based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Central Office - 123 Robert S Kerr Ave, Oklahoma City, OK

Salary: Up to $80,548.00 based on education and experience.

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Position Description: Architect III’s are assigned responsibilities involving the planning, organizing and direction of a statewide architectural, interior design and construction program for a state agency; coordinates the activities of outside professional consultants and contractors.

Duties:

• Conducts and/or directs complex architectural studies and surveys for the formulation of program policies, procedures and standards, prepares technical reports and recommendations.
• Organizes, directs and reviews the work of architectural, interior design, electrical and construction inspection staff regarding conceptual designs, final designs, working drawings, specifications, addenda, cost estimates and change orders for the construction or modification of department facilities; ensures adherence to applicable regulations, directives and standards.
• Provides consultation and guidance to division directors, the executive director and other officials to assist in establishing future design programs, budgets and project requirements.
• Interviews and selects outside professional contractors, architects and/or engineers for selected projects.
• Serves as liaison between consulting engineers and architectural firms and the agency; provides professional guidance and technical advice to consultants; schedules and coordinates their work; approves reports, designs and/or construction documents to ensure that agency standards, program guidelines, schedules and applicable laws are adhered to.
• Serves as architect for both in-house projects and for projects constructed by outside contractors; determines when the services of a licensed professional engineer and licensed architect are required.
• Coordinates and directs the inspection of work at both contractor and in-house project sites; makes personal investigations and/or plan-in-hand inspections to check work force levels, materials, methods, and adherence to plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Reviews requests for payment made by outside contractors and consultants for approval or disapproval; conducts field inspections and plan and specification reviews.
• Conducts meetings to convey organizational information, policies, procedures, goals and strategies, schedules, standards, and priorities.
• Conducts and/or arranges training on design and construction industry practices and procedures for personnel development purposes.
• Manages and directs outside consultants for all state agencies for minor construction projects.
• Recommends state code adoption and reviews plans and specifications of state agencies for code compliance.
• Provides technical guidance on existence of hazardous materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in architecture and registration as a licensed architect in the State of Oklahoma plus an additional three (3) years of experience as a licensed architect; or a bachelor’s degree in Architecture and an additional five (5) years of experience as a licensed architect. ## Note: Registration is granted by the state through the Board of Governors of Licensed Architects and Landscape Architects of Oklahoma. The requirements for registration as a licensed architect are in accordance with the 59 O.S. Supp. 1988, Section 46.24.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is set in an office environment, computer based. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach.

Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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• Oklahoma State Department of Health

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