JOB SUMMARY

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, a free health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, teleworking and much more?
Travis County’s Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county. We offer stable career options with training and tuition reimbursement available to get you to the next level in your career.
Under general supervision of architects and engineers, designs and prepares architectural and engineering drawings of proposed projects using CADD system. Assists with project scope definition and planning. May function as a team member in an interdisciplinary group of professionals and technicians involved with facilities planning, design, project management, and production of project plans, specifications, schedules, estimates and construction administration. Responsible for understanding safety procedures and ensuring that work is performed accordingly.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture AND four (4) years of directly related, increasingly responsible architectural and design experience, including one (1) year of lead experience.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) Certification or have completed the Intern Development Program (IDP) required to sit for the Architectural Registration Examination.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check with the Texas Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Background Check.
Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of architecture and engineering.
• Mathematical and statistical methods as used in architecture, engineering and planning.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, permits, licenses, practices, standards, policies and procedures.
• Materials sampling and testing procedures, permit requirements, utility construction requirements, and traffic control policies and standards as well as familiarity with construction techniques.
• Methods, practices, and techniques of inspections, compliance and enforcement.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, maps, records, graphics, project scheduling and management, and other related architecture/engineering applications.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Analyzing technical architecture and engineering data and reports.
• Performing architecture and engineering studies, analysis and design.
• Using and caring for equipment, tools and testing materials.
• Using and caring for computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), Geographic Information System (GIS) and other related electronic equipment.
• Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and technical decision-making for developing effective solutions.
• Skill in REVIT computer design software.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Work independently.
• Exercise sound judgment and make decisions.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Convey ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Continue professional growth through continuing education.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, engineers, contractors, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using REVIT software.
• Designs and prepares architectural and engineering drawings, using AutoCAD or Microstation system, for new facilities and renovation of existing facilities.
• Performs plan review and architectural analysis on proposed designs for facilities projects to ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local guidelines, codes and regulations.
• Assists Project Managers in project management and construction administration of new facilities and renovation of existing facilities.
• Assists in facilities database tracking assignment of floor space by department, location and facility. Develops queries and retrievals as necessary to provide detailed reports on space assignments.
• Forecasts the cost of future projects, using cost estimating software, based on preliminary plans. Projects in the future may involve new construction projects and renovation of existing facilities.
• Creates, updates and monitors project schedules using scheduling software.
• Makes recommendations concerning products, materials and equipment incorporated into facility designs.
• Prepares technical reports and makes presentation to departmental directors and project managers.
• Analyzes and responds to inquiries, comments and concerns from County officials and staff.
• Works closely with officials, department heads and other County staff, to establish procedures for the monitoring of contract compliance issues.
• Represents the County by attending meetings, seminars, conferences, professional association meetings and private organizations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS INTENDED TO BE GENERIC IN NATURE. IT IS NOT NECESSARILY AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND OVERTIME ELIGIBILITY MAY VARY BASED ON THE SPECIFIC TASKS ASSIGNED TO THE POSITION.

Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
Location: 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701
Department: Facilities Management
Criminal Background Check, Driving Record, Education, and Employment History Check Required.