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9960
ARCHITECT
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, prepares and
reviews technical plans and specifications for renovations/
additions of existing facilities and construction of new
facilities; consults with designers, users, and others and
provides technical assistance to ensure proposal's compliance
with various regulations and standards; develops site evaluations
and cost estimates; visits construction sites to inspect
contractors' work in critical areas of construction and to confer
on problems. May specialize in reviewing submitted documentation
for compliance with state or federal licensure/certification
standards and regulations for structures. Performs related work
as required.
Examples of Work
Consults with architects, planners, administrators, etc.,
regarding interpretation and clarification of applicable
codes.
Suggests designs to planners for renovation of existing
facilities or construction of new facilities.
Reviews proposed construction sites prior to approval of
projects.
Develops site evaluation, schematic drawings, and project
costs.
Reviews construction plans, schematic drawings, and
specifications during planning and construction stages for
compliance with handicapped accessibility, fire safety
codes, etc.
Reviews construction sites during construction to verify
compliance with contract specifications.
Keeps plans for existing facilities current.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of architecture as
applied to the construction and maintenance of facilities.
Knowledge of modern methods and techniques of building
construction, materials, and equipment.
Knowledge of building laws, codes and ordinances.
Knowledge of general engineering principles, practices, and
techniques.
Knowledge of various building systems in order to design and
specify requirements for heating, ventilating, air
conditioning, electrical, plumbing, food facilities, or
other systems.
Knowledge of geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.
Skill in drafting architectural schematics and drawings.
Skill in making technical computations.
Ability to direct the design and construction of structures
used for medical, dental, or educational facilities, or
other projects.
Ability to prepare and review plans, specs, and cost estimates
for construction projects.
Ability to interpret criteria for special use structures, such
as National Guard Bureau criteria for a command post or
barracks, and prepare project documentation.
Ability to evaluate facility plans for compliance with
specific needs criteria, and federal, state, and local
codes and regulations; to detect and suggest corrective
measures for structural defects and inadequate materials or
workmanship.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings and
specifications in planning, or reviewing and evaluating
the planning of a public facility.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Must be registered by the West Virginia
Board of Architects.
Established: 8/19/93
Effective:
9/15/93