ARCHITECT V (EN-26) [1 vacancy]
Salary
$8,706.00 - $11,262.00 Monthly
Location
Oahu, HI
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
234256
Department
Department of Design & Construction
Division
Facilities
Opening Date
02/13/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Position Information
"Architectural leadership that shapes communities."
The Department of Design and Construction (DDC) is hiring an Architect V in downtown Honolulu. This position performs complex architectural planning, design, and support during construction work throughout the entire duration of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) or Operating Budget projects involved with the planning and design of public structures/buildings, park and recreational facilities, the renovation, restoration, and redesign of all City-related grounds, and space management planning of City related facilities.
What You Will Do
Lead Complex Project Development:
Investigate and resolve challenging architectural issues, develop scope validation and alternatives using data, prepare cost estimates, and coordinate project funding to ensure timely execution.
Manage Consultant Contracts:
Prepare and process consultant service contracts including selection, negotiation of scope and fees, contract administration, monitoring progress, and closeout activities.
Oversee Project Planning, Design, and Construction:
Prepare planning documents and design for complex projects, collaborate with construction teams to resolve issues, review submittals, and provide post-construction support.
Coordinate Regulatory Clearances and Stakeholder Communication:
Secure necessary City, State, and Federal permits and approvals, coordinate with government agencies on land and easement acquisition, and lead public outreach to address project concerns.
Perform other duties and responsibilities of the position.
Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.*
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
Additional Job Information
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally-accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in architecture or architectural engineering.
Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
One (1) year of registered professional architectural work experience.
Applicable Skills Needed
LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
NOTE: Applicants with a current out-of-state Professional Architect license must obtain the Hawaii license, prior to appointment.
Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your Professional Architect license (Hawaii or out-of-state) to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your license to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Examination Process
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS
When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
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LICENSE REQUIREMENT
The Architect V position requires that applicants possess a valid license as a professional architect in the State of Hawaii. Applicants with a current out-of-state professional architect license must obtain their Hawaii license prior to appointment.
Verification Requirement: Please attach an electronic copy of your professional architect license (Hawaii or out-of-state) to your application. Or mail a photocopy to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned.
In the space below, indicate the state(s) in which you are registered as a professional architect. Include your license number(s), the expiration date(s), and the date(s) you were first licensed.
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REGISTERED WORK EXPERIENCE
Describe in full detail your REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL work experience. Please include the following in your explanation:
a) Which position(s) listed in the Work Experience section of your application where you had such experience;b) A description of your major duties and responsibilities;c) The number of registered and non-registered architects you supervised;d) If you had construction supervision responsibilities and the number and titles of workers you may have supervised;e) Your specific duties and responsibilities;f) The duration of the program/project;g) Your interaction with various State and/or City agencies on this program/project relating to the zoning or building code process; andh) If there were any major problems encountered and your involvement in solving the issues.
Required Question
Employer City and County of Honolulu
Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813
Phone (808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/