Architect II- Department of Recreation

Salary Range: $74, $119,684.00 ANNUALLY
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Job Summary:
Architect II examines, reviews, plans, and designs complex architectural plans, designs, specifications, materials, and methods and styles of construction. Work of this class may involve supervising drafting personnel.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office setting where few uncomfortable working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion; however, there are occasional long periods of standing when reviewing architectural plans and designs.

Minimum Qualifications:
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
Education:
Have a bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

AND
Experience:
Have two years of experience in architectural design or architectural engineering work.

OR
Equivalencies:
Six months of additional experience in architectural design or architectural engineering work may be substituted for each year of the college requirement.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates:
N/A.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Please submit your application no later than
12:00 AM
on the closing date
to be eligible for consideration.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of architectural styles and historical periods especially as they relate to the history and architecture of the City of Baltimore.
• Knowledge of the urban renewal and rehabilitation plans, areas, and goals of Baltimore City.
• Knowledge of Baltimore City construction and architectural procedures.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to compute cost estimate

Background Check
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointments to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation
All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Eligibility
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation
Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at

Selection Process
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Examination Process
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

Your Recruiter: Maya McEachern
If you have any questions please contact
Maya McEachern HR Specialist II
, via email at
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Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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