Historical Architect Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 876400 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - SENIOR ARCHITECT - 45001112

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45001112 

Salary:  $82,000 - $86,000 

Posting Closing Date: 11/20/2026 

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Department of State

Senior Architect

Division of Historical Resources

Office of Division Director

45001112

Open Competitive

Open until filled or November 19, 2026

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in architecture.
• A license to practice architecture in Florida under Chapter 481, Florida Statutes
• Knowledge of the International and Florida Building Codes and the ability to interpret them accurately.
• Ability to develop cost estimates and interpret architectural and engineering documents.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Ability to travel to conduct trainings and inspect construction projects.

Preferences:

• Minimum of four (4) years' experience working in the architecture and/or construction field.
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Historic Architecture (preferred) as described at https://www.nps.gov/articles/sec-standards-prof-quals.htm  
• Ability to effectively communicate technical architectural and construction recommendations to non-skilled personnel and project managers, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of the federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides architectural advice and assistance within the Division of Historical Resources, by providing technical assistance and consultation to local, state, and federal agencies, private groups and individuals regarding the planning and execution of preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation projects. Involved in the design review and/or plans review of facilities and other structures, and building projects to include inspecting, observing and/or monitoring physical condition and determining the work required to retain or correct the conditions of the facility and is responsible for, including but not limited to, the following duties:

Review architectural designs and construction documents to ensure that preservation planning is based on sound preservation and design principles. Reviews are conducted for the state Historic Preservation Grants Program, federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program, Florida Main Street Program, and the state and federal Compliance Review program.

Review Historic Preservation Grant Program applications and assist grant staff with requests for information from applicants and preparation of staff recommendations presented in public hearings of the Florida Historical Commission and grant panels. Reviews funded grant project documents including planning documents, scopes of work, cost estimates, grant award agreements, and sub-agreements and contracts.

Provide technical assistance to professional firms engaged in the development of architectural and contract documents (working drawings and specifications) for preservation projects under the purview of the division and its programs. Technical assistance includes: review of architectural program development, architectural design, preliminary cost estimates and rehabilitation feasibility studies, and working drawings and specifications.

Review designs for certain non-historic facilities for compatibility with historic properties in connection with preservation projects under the purview of the division and its programs. Provide technical assistance to additional local, state and federal agencies, groups and individuals regarding planning/execution of preservation, restoration and rehabilitation.

Travel to conduct site inspections and conduct trainings as needed.

Performs work related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction methods and materials; Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program; Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation; and the International and Florida building codes and the ability to interpret them accurately.
• Ability to develop cost estimates; interpret architectural and engineering documents; travel to conduct trainings and inspect construction projects; effectively communicate technical architectural and construction recommendations to non-skilled personnel and project managers, both verbally and in writing.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:  A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.