ARCHITECT (P26)
Architect is a competitive state title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
It expects 3 years of relevant experience and a professional license. Pay on the FY 2027 schedule runs $83,582 to $122,832, and state payroll currently lists 3 people in the title, most of them at Health and Senior Services.
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Architect appears on the State payroll at 2 departments, most of them at Department of Health.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Health | 2 |
| Department of Human Services | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 3 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $103,509. The agencies employing the most are:
- Health and Senior Services (2)
- Human Services (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the general supervision of a Supervising Engineer, or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, is responsible for the development, design, and/or review of the design of buildings and facilities in various building construction programs; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- From rough sketches, verbal information, and field observations, designs and lays out plans, elevations, sections, and details for hospitals, dining halls, power houses, and other state buildings, and develops these from sketch form to working drawings.
- Develops complete details of various parts of the proposed buildings to assist the drafting technicians, estimators, inspectors, and contractors.
- Takes part in negotiations and contracts with federal government which involves federal aid, priorities, approval of plans, release of materials, and the explanation and correction of engineering and technical detail.
- Prepares accurate and informative reports.
- Maintains essential records and files.
- Assists in the development and preparation of preliminary architectural and mechanical drawings for proposed new building construction, additions, or alterations.
- Assists in the collection of details and development of cost estimates for all types of construction projects and maintains up to date records of building construction costs.
- Under supervision, reviews plans and specifications prepared by outside architects.
- Makes inspections and assists institutional personnel with maintenance and construction programs.
- Reviews architectural and mechanical drawings for proposed new building construction or alterations of hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical care facilities to determine compliance with codes and with regulations of state and federal agencies.
- Makes site inspections to enforce compliance with the approved plans and prepares reports.
- Estimates construction costs for health care facilities.
- Gives advice to private architects, engineers, and others in the building industry covering the codes and regulations affecting the modernization of health care facilities.
- Attends meetings and makes reports or gives information or testimony concerning construction plans for health care facilities.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Three (3) years of architectural experience in the design of large and varied types of buildings and the preparation of architectural plans, drawings, and specifications.
License
Applicants must possess a valid license or certificate as a Registered Architect issued by the New Jersey State Board of Architects.
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of science and art of architecture.
- Knowledge of principles and procedures to be observed in determining the design of institutions of varied types.
- Knowledge of technological developments in the field of architecture relating to the efficient and economical types of public institution buildings.
- Knowledge of the means of obtaining information from other agencies to determine how architectural principles can be applied so as to best serve their needs.
- Knowledge of the problems involved in the preparation of detailed drawings for the use of drafters, estimators, inspectors, contractors, and others.
- Ability to design varied types of buildings from rough sketches, verbal information, and field observations to ensure compliance with architectural principles and produce safe, economical, and efficient structures.
- Ability to prepare and oversee the preparation of detailed plans, drawings, and specifications from designs.
- Ability to prepare detailed drawings for the information and use of estimators, inspectors, and contractors.
- Ability to work effectively with associates, state department and agency staff, and others interested in or concerned with the design and construction of state buildings.
- Ability to make proper use of architectural equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Ability to prepare accurate, technically sound, and informative reports of architectural matters containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Ability to maintain essential records and files.
- Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.