Architectural Intern

El Paso County 911 District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County 911 District seeks an architectural coordinator to assist in the preparation and coordination of architectural and public works projects. Under general supervision, you will contribute to design reviews and project documentation.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, preparing floor plans, researching building codes, and coordinating with staff and consultants to resolve design and construction issues. Familiarity with drafting systems and CAD software is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Must be enrolled in NCARB approved AXP within first month following appointment and maintain enrollment during employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the review and coordination of architectural and public works projects.
• Conduct preliminary review of architectural designs for construction and renovation projects.
• Review plans and specifications 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.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain records.

Skills

Architectural design

Project coordination

Building codes knowledge

Drafting systems

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Architectural Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Drafting systems

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.

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.

Note: 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. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

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