ARCHITECT III8255B1 Pay Grade: 31 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is professional administrative architectural work responsible for a major program in the design, review and/or modification of buildings and construction systems of large projects. Incumbents manage statewide architectural projects and may have final sign-off authority. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL E: "Under administrative direction…" At this level, employees are free to plan, develop and organize all phases of the work necessary for its completion within program guidance. Generally, they can develop and utilize any procedures and methods which do not conflict with major policies. Supervision is generally exercised over them through staff conference-type discussions and a review of progress reports. Difficulty - LEVEL D: Unusual… The type of position which requires the exercise of unusual managerial, administrative, or scientific skill often involving several unrelated activities, frequent decisions, meeting of deadlines, negotiations with other high level functionaries, and planning, organizing, developing and coordinating large scale work projects requiring an unusual amount of concentration and analytic ability or unusually difficult engineering or scientific research or development or both. Complexity - LEVEL E: Work is of a highly diverse and/or complex nature characterized by a broad range of activities and frequently changing conditions, situations and problems. Considerable analytical thought is necessary for interpreting a variety of factors, problems and alternatives for methods and procedures. Work requires the origination of ideas, techniques and programs for solving technical problems or complicated situations. Workers at this level exercise a high degree of responsibility for independent judgment and may participate in major program changes or policy decisions. Work may be reviewed by occasional conferences or reports to superiors. When guidelines exist at this level, they are normally characterized by regulations, policies or complex technical manuals. Consequence of Actions or Decisions - LEVEL E: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are highly significant. Work is rarely if ever reviewed. Errors may result in serious disruption in the operation of a major agency. Contacts - LEVEL D: The purpose of the contact is to justify, defend, negotiate, persuade or interrogate to settle matters, maintain good will, gain cooperation or reach compromises when the information is controversial or the individuals or groups have strong differences of opinions or diverse viewpoints. Extensive use of communication techniques and well developed communication skills are required for dealing with others. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL C: The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required. Serious injury is possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL D: Involves administrative supervision responsibility. As a "first line supervisor", the primary responsibility involves scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees who perform the same or similar work. Responsible for recommending hiring and disciplinary actions to a higher level of authority. As a "project manager" may direct the activities of project leaders to develop plans and criteria and to evaluate progress and results for one or more projects. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Architect II which does not provide for as broad a degree of supervisory responsibility and which functions as a project leader. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Consults with state agencies and assists with needs assessment and preparation of building space programs including accurate budget estimates used as a basis for appropriating funds. Designs building schematic plans in order to complete the required specifications and budget estimates for the construction of complicated building facilities in connection with a variety of state construction projects. Advises and consults with project architects and engineers on layout and design of buildings, and related site developments in order to obtain the results required by the user agency. Coordinates the work of architectural consultants. Provides leadership in organizing and prioritizing decision making required to design buildings and prepare bid documents for building projects. Supervises the design and checking of buildings, including the required plans, specifications, cost estimates and bidding of the construction for a variety of state construction projects. Reviews preliminary and final plans and specifications prepared by project architects for complex projects in order to determine compliance with sound practices and established standards, codes, and regulations. Performs overall supervision and exercises control over designated work within the agency in order to assure the prompt and correct completion of all projects assigned to the division. Supervises on-site studies and measurements of state institutions and buildings for proposed repairs, replacements, or new installations of a complex nature and serves as consultant on such projects in order to obtain the desired result for the institution within the scope of sound building design standards. Provides professional advice and direction in the design, construction and maintenance of a wide variety of buildings and equipment in order to obtain the desired result. Issues notice to contractor to proceed, reviews pay voucher submittals, writes change orders, maintains project correspondence files, checks shop drawings, accomplishes necessary file inspections, resolves field problems and issues certificate of completion. Supervises construction and administration, change orders and pay requests on projects in order to ensure compliance with contract documents. Directs the process of qualifying, evaluating and selecting architectural firms for consideration by the State Building Advisory Commission and the agency negotiating committees. Assists with the preparation of building program evaluations and wording to be used in contracts. Participates in the formation, development and maintenance of the policies and procedures which guide the implementation of the state's design and building construction process. Designs and implements a comprehensive in-service training program for unlicensed staff in order to ensure professional growth and the ability to pass the licensing examination. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of the principles and practices of building design and construction. *Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision. Abilities *Ability to develop construction drawings, specifications and cost estimates for complex buildings and building modifications. *Ability to conduct field studies and surveys, take measurements and gather data required for drafting plans and specifications. Ability to develop and provide in-service training. *Ability to prepare complete and concise reports and recommendations on architectural problems. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, engineers, architects, contractors and officials of state agencies. *Ability to supervise the work of project teams to accomplish the agency objectives in a timely manner. *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Professional architecture license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions and five years of experience as a licensed architect. NC: 06/93 |