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If you are a licensed architect with a passion for delivering innovative and impactful results in a government setting we encourage you to apply for this exciting leadership opportunity.
The recruitment period for this position has been extended. Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.
The City and Borough of Juneau in Alaska is seeking an Architect III (also known as the City Architect) to lead and mentor a dynamic team of architects and professionals within the CBJ Engineering & Public Works Department. In this key leadership position the City Architect will play a crucial role in overseeing and guiding the development of significant architectural projects while fostering collaboration across departments and ensuring the delivery of highquality public infrastructure.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a City Architect with a strong architectural background extensive experience in managing complex projects and a proven ability to lead teams within a public sector environment. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Public Works and Engineering you will play a key role in overseeing the architectural division within the Engineering & Public Works Department (EPW). You will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative and highperformance culture ensuring the successful delivery of diverse architectural projects that meet both community and regulatory needs.This role requires high independence excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong leadership capabilities.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing teams overseeing budgets and coordinating multifaceted projects both shortterm and multiyear.
You will lead by example guiding your team through timesensitive challenges while ensuring projects meet established goals and timelines.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
Joining the EPW team offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of residents on a daily basis. Our department is at the forefront of providing essential services that directly impact the community in everything from constructing and maintaining public facilities road projects and maintenance and providing drinking water wastewater and bus service. There are often opportunities to lead or take part in special projects including supporting Incident Command System emergency response operations identifying and developing strategies for the best use of vacated schools and guiding the development of a new civic center. By joining us youll have the chance to be involved in a diverse range of projects that shape the infrastructure and services for our community.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
In this position you will generally work Monday through Friday 8:00am 5:00pm with an hour lunch. Hours may vary as needed to carry out essential services associated with Engineering and Public Works including participation in Assembly meetings or other official activities outside of typical working hours. Your office will be located in downtown Juneau in the Marine View Building on the 3rd floor. It is likely however that the EPW offices will move in approximately a year.
ABOUT JUNEAU Alaskas Capital City:
Juneau is located in Southeast Alaska and the only road in is the Alaska Marine Highway. To learn more about our remote community please visit:https://choosejuneau/Typical Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
In this position you will work directly under the Deputy Director to oversee architectural and vertical construction functions within EPW ensuring the successful planning design and of municipal projects. You will guide a team of architects and design professionals through all stages of project development maintaining high standards of quality safety and regulatory compliance. Your role will be key in ensuring the architectural divisions success in delivering projects that contribute to the development of Juneaus infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise the architectural division providing leadership and mentoring to a team of architects and project managers.
- Oversee the planning design and implementation of municipal architectural and vertical construction projects ensuring that projects meet quality safety budgetary and timeline requirements.
- Collaborate closely with the EPW Director Deputy Director other departments contractors and consultants to ensure the successful of projects.
- Ensure compliance with local building codes regulations and industry best practices across all projects.
- Provide expert architectural guidance and support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the architectural division.
- Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in architectural processes design standards and project management practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Three 3 years professional experience as a registered Engineer Architect or Land Surveyor that includes managing projects in a designated field of practice or specialty as defined by the position description.
Licensure: Alaska state law requires incumbents to be licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) Architect or Professional Land Surveyor (PS) as defined by the position description.
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.A valid Drivers License is required at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Supplemental Information
Pay is Dependent on Experience (DOE). The pay will be commensurate with the experience skills and qualifications that the candidate brings to the position.
*** The City Architect is within the partially exempt (PX) service and serves at the pleasure of the Deputy Director of Engineering and Public Works. Applications and resumes received are subject to public disclosure. ***
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
A cover letter is required with application.
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Nate Rumsey
Phone Number:ext. 4182
Email:
The City and Borough of Juneau has a program for reimbursing expenses related to moving and relocation. This positionMAYbe eligible for such reimbursement upon approval by the City Manager.
Relocation expenses are considered taxable income per the IRS. Please note that according to IRSPublication 15B: P.L> 11597 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act suspends the exclusion for qualified moving expense reimbursements from an employees income for tax years.
This position will remain open until filled. We are currently seeking to fill one 1 vacancy.
Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis and interviews will be scheduled once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been identified.
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your work experience in the application.If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
