Professional Architect

Salary: $82,000.00 - $92,000.00 Annually
Location : To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Civil Service
Job Number:
Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description
This is professional architectural work at the lead worker level in planning, reviewing, and designing new buildings, facilities, structures, and renovations or expansions. Work requires a knowledge of the principles and practices of architecture which is gained through a combination of education and extensive experience. Plans, schedules, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned personnel. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing others to obtain desired results and are important in coordinating activities. The work is covered by clearly defined policies and principles where the incumbent is required to exercise judgment in accomplishing objectives. The work is performed in an office and field environments where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer specialized systems, and motor vehicle. The physical demands consist of sitting or standing on occasion walking and lifting and moving objects weighing up to 20 lb. The work is performed under administrative direction where the work is reviewed in terms of feasibility and compatibility with other projects and effectiveness in meeting requirements or required results.

Examples of Work

• Oversees and reviews the design and preparation of plans, specifications and engineering cost estimates for the construction, operation and/or maintenance of municipal projects requiring architectural services to include capital improvement projects and proposed project applications for building permitting.
• Plans, designs, reviews, and prepares schematic diagrams for construction or renovation of buildings, facilities, and structures.
• Prepares construction contract documents for bidding.
• Prepares cost estimates.
• Reviews design drawings and specifications for compliance with Florida Building Code, program requirements, scope of work, and budgetary considerations.
• Reviews and approves payments to consultants for work completed.
• Schedules and conducts design coordination meetings.
• Reviews shop drawings submitted by contractors.
• Reviews completed buildings and construction projects for compliance with drawings, specifications, building code, and workmanship standards.
• Provides updated estimates for design, construction, or land acquisition needs of city agencies by planning future maintenance, renovations, or capital improvement costs.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database and construction related software.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the practices and principles of architecture.
• Knowledge of materials and methods of building construction.
• Skill in the use of architectural instruments and equipment.
• Ability to plan, review and design buildings and other structures.
• Ability to prepare construction contract documents and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and others.
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and review the work of others.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and constructions related software.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Eight (8) years of education and/or experience in architectural work.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this classification is 6 months.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver's license Is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.
• FLA Professional Architect Registration is required & must be maintained.
  • If an active Professional Licensed Architect from another state, must transfer or obtain registration in Florida as a Professional Architect within 6-months of employment.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email:
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
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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 the application?

• Yes
• No

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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $82,000.00 - $92,000.00. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have eight (8) years of education and/or experience in architectural work?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
06

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
07

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
08

Professional Architect Registration is required prior to appointment & must be maintained. Do you have this license? if yes, a copy is required with your application.

• Yes
• I have an Active Professional Licensed Architect from another state, and I understand I must transfer or obtain Florida registration within 6 months of employment
• None of the above

09

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Driver's License
• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

14

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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