The City of Charleston's Department of Planning, Preservation & Sustainability is hiring a staff architect position. In this position you will confer with the City Architect to review architectural proposals for new construction and/or historic rehabilitation/restoration projects in the City. Conduct site visits and inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with approvals. Review final detailed construction documents for compliance with approvals prior to issuance of a Building Permit. Implement City planning principles and zoning ordinances, focusing on a particular aspect of the program, such as land use or historical resources. Prepare research and gathers data to assist in zoning-related recommendations to boards and commissions. Respond to citizen inquiries regarding city plans and zoning ordinances. Investigate potential violations of the city’s preservation ordinances and perform other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will be civic minded with a passion for Charleston.
- Masters in Architecture or equivalent preferred and 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Familiarity with principles of historic preservation architecture.
- Valid driver’s license.
