County Architect

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  • Austin, Texas
  • Full Time
County Architect

Williamson County Facilities Management

Salary: $4,701.01 - $5,014.56 Biweekly

Location: Georgetown: 3101 S/E Inner Loop, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 14.03052

Department: Facilities Management

Opening Date: 07/01/2025

FLSA: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

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.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's 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 driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's 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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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.

Employer

Williamson County

Address

Human Resources

100 Wilco Way, Suite HR101

Georgetown, Texas, 78626

Phone

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Website

Job ID: 484248246
Originally Posted on: 7/6/2025

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