Design Specialist - Project Design & Construction

Design Specialist – Project Design & Construction Apply for the Design Specialist – Project Design & Construction role with Pima County Government. Posted: 1 day ago • Open until filled Job Type: Classified • Classification: 5642 – Design Specialist • Salary Grade: 9 Pay Range: $23.61 – $33.05 per hour • Hiring Range: $23.61 – $28.33 per hour Department: Project Design & Construction The Design Specialist provides coordination, planning, designing, drafting documentation, and technical support for projects in the areas of architecture and building interiors, serving as a support staff for licensed professionals and taking direction from professional level staff such as architects, engineers, and interior designers. Essential Functions Coordinates and/or participates in drafting detailed plans for assigned projects such as architectural changes, building interiors, and site improvements. Uses Computer‑Aided Drafting/Design equipment, peripheral equipment, and related software for documentation, drafting plans, graphic and design work. Participates with licensed professionals in design work, cost estimates, design information requirements, writing of generalized project specifications and required revisions. Establishes and maintains project files and documentation using manual and automated systems. Assists professional staff in computing design data calculations. Reviews plans submitted by product manufacturers for clarity, completeness, and technical accuracy for furniture, sign, or equipment replacement. Prepares work specifications, including process schedules, task completion dates, and special conditions of work for small‑scope projects. Examines project sites before, during, and after construction to verify notes, drafting plans, and to document progress or produce as‑built documentation. Acts as a liaison for assigned projects between the department and external staff, consultants, utilities, and federal, state, and county agencies as required. Researches building and safety codes, resource manuals, and technical standards for design information and applies them to projects. Prepares and maintains logs, notes, sketches, layouts, cross‑sections, drawings, designs, plans, estimates, records, reports, revisions, change orders, and as‑built plans. Acts as the project manager for small construction and interior remodel projects, including furniture, equipment, flooring replacements, and parking lot and fencing repairs/upgrades. Reviews and verifies project invoices for payment and monitors project budgets for client verification. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in Computer‑Aided Drafting/Design (CAD/CADD) or a similar field, and 18 months of experience in CAD/CADD or GIS in an engineering, planning, or architectural design setting, involving the completion of detailed planning and technical review of plans for drafting considerations. Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented and included in the application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pima County Government