Architectural Intern

The City of El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Life insurance

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of El Paso Texas seeks an Architect to support design and coordination of public buildings and infrastructure. Under general supervision, you will assist in preparing architectural and public works plans and review designs for construction and renovation projects.

Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture or Architectural Engineering and be enrolled in NCARB's AXP within the first month, maintaining enrollment toward licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Must enroll in NCARB-AXP within the first month and maintain enrollment until licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing and coordinating architectural and public works projects.
• Conduct preliminary review of designs for construction and renovation projects.
• Review plans and specifications for design issues and standards compliance.
• Prepare and evaluate building spatial designs and floor plans.
• Coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical and landscaping designs.
• Conduct pre- and post-construction field observations.
• Prepare graphic drawings and presentations.
• Meet with city officials to move projects to completion.
• Evaluate equipment, materials, time, cost estimates and installations.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain project records.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or a related field.

Job description

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or a related field..

Requirements

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or a related field..

Licenses and Certificates: Must be enrolled in a National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) approved Architectural Experience Program (AXP) within first month following appointment. Must maintain AXP enrollment during course of employment or until licensed.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, assist in the preparation and coordination of architectural and public works projects.

Typical Duties

Assist in the review and coordination of architectural and public works projects. Involves: Conduct preliminary review of architectural designs for construction and renovation projects. Review plans and specifications prepared by staff and consultants for design problems, construction issues and compliance to standards. Prepare and evaluate building spatial designs and plans. Review construction projects and coordinate structural, mechanical, electrical and landscaping designs. Conduct pre- and post-construction field observations. Prepare architectural floor plans. Research applicable building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations and other pertinent ordinances. Prepare graphic drawings for presentation. Utilize computer design software, equipment and drafting systems. Meet with City officials and interested parties to move a project to completion. Evaluate construction equipment, materials, time, cost estimates and installation criteria for construction or renovation of public buildings. Prepare technical reports and maintain records.

General Information

Important Note:

Required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Benefits

• The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits.
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees.
• Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available.
• Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage.
• Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses).
• All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date.
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost.
• A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life’s stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle.
• The City’s Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more!
• Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself!
• The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce.
• Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.

ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE

All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement.

For 0 - 5 Years Of Service (12 Days)

Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee:

40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period

For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days):

40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period

For >15 or more years of service (20 days):

40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period

SICK LEAVE WITH PAY

Employees will be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission.

ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE

The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease.

PREGNANCY LEAVE

• Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability.
• An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave.
• An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability.

LEGAL HOLIDAYS

The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95)

• First day of January (New Year's Day)
• Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday)
• Thirty-first day in March (Cesar Chavez Day)
• Last Monday in May (Memorial Day)
• June 19 (Juneteenth)
• Fourth day of July (Independence Day)
• First Monday in September (Labor Day)
• Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day)
• Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day)
• The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Day after Thanksgiving)
• Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day)
• Employee's Birthday

In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays: 1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council. 2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday. 3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday.

01 What best describes your level of experience and education?

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or a related field.
• Masters Degree or higher in Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or a related field.
• None of the above

02 Describe your level of knowledge of architectural principles and practices.

• No knowledge
• Some knowledge
• Good knowledge
• Considerable knowledge

03 Describe your level of knowledge of building construction and construction methods, materials, tools and equipment.

• No knowledge
• Some knowledge
• Good knowledge
• Considerable knowledge

04 Describe your level of knowledge of construction specifications, Building Codes, Accessibility Standards, Municipal Code, Architectural Handbook of Professional Practice, (construction specification institute (CSI) Manual, other principal documents, requirements and procedures.

• No knowledge
• Some knowledge
• Good knowledge
• Considerable knowledge

05 Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?

• Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
• No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
• N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.

06 Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process. -Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties. -Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience. -Copying and pasting directly from the job specification. -Responses referring to your résumé.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

07 Required supplemental questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

• I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions will generate a score.
• I understand that I am being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications.
• Required Question