Engineer IV - Senior Architect

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Engineer IV - Senior Architect

Salary

$83,645.54 - $139,409.71 Annually

Location

FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA

Job Type

FT Salary W BN

Job Number

24-00874

Department

Facilities Management

Opening Date

04/13/2024

Closing Date

7/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S29

Posting Type

Open to General Public

Job Announcement

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Serves as a technical expert, plans and directs design professionals in a variety of architectural and space planning/interior design activities. Designs and stamps drawings for building interior retrofits and other architectural designs. Provides a wide range of professional support to county-owned and designated leased facilities under the department's responsibility. Support is provided to over 240 facilities encompassing over 11 million square feet of space. As a registered architect, leverages a strong technical background, excellence in design, attention to detail and quality control to perform and review reports, design drawings, specifications, schedules, and budgets for commercial building architectural/space planning/interior design projects. Ensures the timely completion of projects assigned consistent with quality standards of the Facilities Management Department (FMD) and industry standards, as well as, ensuring projects and designs are financially and operationally viable and completed in a cost-efficient manner.  Works under the guidance and general direction of the Facilities Management Department Assistant Director, Design, Engineering and Construction.

* This position includes a signing bonus for fully qualified new county employees in the amount of $5,000.

Note: This position is designated an "Essential Employee."       

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; plus five years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering field. 

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Architect license.
An individual who possesses a valid Professional Engineer or Architect license in another state will be granted a temporary exemption (6 months) to this requirement pending the Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, Certified Interior Designers & Landscape Architects decision regarding that individual's application for reciprocity.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Five or more years of demonstrated history directly responsible and accountable for management and supervision of full performance space planning design and construction projects in occupied buildings greater than 100,000 gross sq. ft., per building to include low rise and high rise (5 stories or more) buildings with individual project budgets over $100,000 involving multiple trades.
  • Five or more years of demonstrated history in interpreting and applying building codes and regulations. Proficient in reading building architectural and engineering plans.
  • As a licensed architect, five or more years demonstrated history in the full performance responsibility for a portfolio of complex commercial building space planning projects in occupied commercial facilities including but not limited to: development of contracts, authoring scope of work, financial oversight, design development, submittal approval, RFI responses, construction quality, safety performance, oversight of quality metrics and quality performance, firm/contractor selection and oversight, oversight of project documentation and project schedule, and risk mitigation.
  • Five years of experience stamping drawings for commercial building complex building interior retrofits.
  • Five or more years demonstrated history of responding to permit comments, code related comments or AHJ related comments with written responses.
  • Seven or more years as a supervisor or manager overseeing other team members.
  • Graduated from a four-year college or university with a recognized accredited professional degree program and received a bachelor’s degree in architecture or master’s degree in architecture.
  • Registered with NCARB is preferred.
  • Proficient in reading architectural, structural, and engineering plans.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to climb ladders, access tight spaces, crawl, reach, lift 25 lbs, push 25lbs, etc. Communicate with others verbally and in writing. Dexterity to use hand tools. Drive a motor vehicle. Mobile to access active construction sites. Wear personal safety equipment to include safety shoes ear protection, safety glasses and hardhat. Mobile to access facility equipment and equipment rooms. Vision to see detail drawings, construction and discern color. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.      

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include practical exercise.

This job announcement is listed with a closing date of July 12, 2024, and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted on a regular basis throughout the recruitment with candidates whose qualifications best fit our needs. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process may close prior to the currently advertised closing date when the position has been filled.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spani­­sh, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.  
 
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
 
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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

  • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • LiveWell Program
  • Flexible Spending Programs
  • Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Contributory Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employees' Child Care Center
  • Commuter Benefit Program
  • Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE:  Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

For additional details please visit the County's benefits webpage.

 

Non-Merit Positions

  1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
    • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Program
    • Deferred Compensation
  2. Temporary:  scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
    • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
  • Less than 12th grade
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Some college
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
  • Less than 45 quarter hours
  • 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
  • 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
  • 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
  • 180 or more quarter hours
  • Less than 30 semester hours
  • 30 to less than 60 semester hours
  • 60 to less than 90 semester hours
  • 90 to less than 120 semester hours
  • 120 or more semester hours
  • Not applicable
03
Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.
  • Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Construction
  • Other (related field)
  • Other (non-related field)
  • Not applicable
04
If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your completed majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05
Do you have a bachelor's degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field from an accredited four-year college or university by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies?
  • Yes
  • No
06
How many years of progressively responsible professional experience do you possess in the engineering field?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five to less than six years
  • Six to less than seven years
  • Seven to less than eight years
  • Eight to less than nine years
  • Nine or more years
07
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Which of the following types of licenses do you possess? Check all that apply.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) in Virginia
  • Registered Architect (RA) in Virginia
  • Professional Engineer or Registered Architect in another state
  • None of the above
09
How many years do you possess as a license Architect managing projects?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five or more years
10
How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible experience in the supervision and management of full performance space planning design and space planning construction projects in commercial facilities do you possess? (Detail must be substantiated in your application for this and all questions.)
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five or more years
11
How many years' experience have you had as the primary Architect attending meetings, reviewing RFI's and leading commercial building space planning/interior design projects (over $100,000) and approving submittals?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five or more years
12
How many years of direct experience have you had as the lead and primary presenter presenting commercial building space planning/interior design project documents and information to executive level staff?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five or more years
13
How many years of experience do you have reviewing code issues and providing code research to management?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five or more years
14
How many years of experience have you had supervising a team?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to less than two years
  • Two to less than three years
  • Three to less than four years
  • Four to less than five years
  • Five or more years
15
This position is considered "essential", which requires the incumbent to report to work regardless of the county's operating status (open or closed). Are you able to report to work in time of weather emergencies?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
Fairfax County
Address
12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035
Phone
703-324-4900