County Architect

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Facilities, responsible for performing architectural planning, design, and project management duties for the Williamson County Facilities Management department. Advises and consults with all facilities staff and serves as master planner for future county growth.

• Serves as consultant for all County departments and elected officials
• Performs existing and future building needs assessments
• Coordinates with Facilities Planner and Building Systems Engineer on current issues to develop scope and budgets for future projects
• Plans and budgets Capital Improvement Project and Facility Enhancement requests
• Develops construction drawings and specifications for in-house County facility remodels, repairs, and improvements
• Develops county construction standards and specifications
• Develops design and construction solicitations and evaluates proposals and qualifications
• Negotiates, develops, and manages contracts with design consultants and contractors
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, elected officials, county staff, and agencies in planning, design, estimating, and construction of building projects
• Reviews and approves all consulting firm pay applications, schedules, etc.
• Supervises and directs all Project Managers, the Building Systems Engineer, and the County Planner
• Performs personnel management, including hiring, firing, termination, employee recognition, disciplinary action, and training
• Conducts annual performance evaluation and makes pay recommendations
• Leads project status update meetings
• Attends meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to Senior Director of Facilities
• Direct Reports Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle
• Position involves climbing ladders, carrying toolboxes, and operating hand and power tools
• Position involves bending, kneeling, crawling, and maneuvering in and around all kinds of equipment
• Position involves lifting a minimum of 50 pounds to waist height
• Position involves seeing and hearing as well as perceiving colors
• Position involves writing and reading to a size 10 font

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather
• Regular travel between work sites
• Work may be conducted in attics, crawl spaces and on rooftops
• Exposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus, and high noise levels

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Bachelors degree and seven (7) years of professional architectural design experience
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, Revit, and AutoCAD

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required

• Registered Architect with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid drivers license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in a related field

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone ... or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources .

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.