The New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB) oversees the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport operation as an unattached board of the City of New Orleans. The nine-member board is appointed by the Mayor of New Orleans and confirmed by the City Council.
The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport has experienced continued growth post-pandemic, with enplanements increasing more than 50% since 2008, the growth rate at Armstrong Airport ranks third among the top 60 U.S. airports. NOAB has an annual operating budget of approximately $50 Million. On November 6, 2019, the Airport substantially completed its $1.03 Billion capital program and opened its new Terminal with 35 gates and over 50 concessions to the public. Since opening, the NOAB has received top awards for Best Airport in North America (5 to 15 million passengers per year) 3 years in a row from the Airports Council International (ACI) World’s 2023 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the gateway to one of the top travel destinations in the world – New Orleans. Conveniently located 15 minutes from downtown and the historic French Quarter, Armstrong International is poised for the future as the Airport of the Gulf South providing safe, first-class customer service to travelers from around the world.

General Summary
We are seeking a talented Airport Architect to join our Planning, Design, and Construction Department at New Orleans International Airport. In this position, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our airport facilities, ensuring they are aesthetically appealing, efficient, safe, and passenger-centric.

Kind of Work
Responsible for professional architectural work in the development, design, construction, alteration, and repair of Airport facilities; and related work as required.

Distinguishing Features of Work
Work involves the responsibility for the application of architectural knowledge in the design and review of architectural plans for proposed buildings and the technical supervision of construction projects to ensure effective and efficient completion.
Work involves reviewing, appraising, and approving construction plans and designs. Work is performed with considerable independence of action, however, advice and consultation are available from an administrative superior, who gives general direction to work performed. Supervision may be exercised over a staff of clerical and technical personnel.

Examples of Work
(Note: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class.)
• Project manages programming, architectural space planning, design and construction projects
• Discusses and develops proposed building projects with the Department head of Planning Development and Construction; assists them in planning and design improvements, alterations, and repairs.
• Reviews and prepares preliminary plans, specifications, and designs of buildings and heating, lighting, refrigeration, water supply, mechanical, and electrical systems, and prepares preliminary cost estimates.
• Examines plans and specifications of buildings prepared by contractors and advises on changes as necessary.
• Assists departments in the preparation of capital project requests.
• Provides architectural consultation for construction done by in-house or contracted personnel.
• Prepares bidding documents and obtains construction bids as needed.
• Assists in negotiations of the design or construction contracts and scopes of work.
• Assists in implementing the Tennant Improvement Program (TIP).
• Prepares preliminary cost estimates related to the design of construction projects.
• Assigns and reviews the work of subordinate technical and non-technical personnel.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including proactive management during project initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout
• Knowledge of the principles and practices, methods, and techniques of architecture or building design knowledge of materials used in the inspection and examination of construction materials and in determining deviations from plans and standard construction techniques.
• Knowledge of modern methods and techniques of building construction and maintenance.
• Knowledge of building construction materials.
• Familiarity with building codes, zoning ordinances, and related ordinances of the city.
• Skill in the drawing of complete architectural plans and in making difficult and involved technical computations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints, plans, and specifications and to advise builders on proper methods of meeting regulations.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with builders, contractors, and the general public.
• Ability to use computer-aided design in planning building projects.
• Ability to visually communicate architectural ideas.
• Understanding of design software such as Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Bluebeam, Adobe, and Building Information Modeling (BIM), etc.
• Proficiency in CAD is highly desirable

Minimum Qualifications
1) A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from an accredited college or university.*
2) A license to practice architecture in the State of Louisiana.*
NOTE: Out-of-state licenses are acceptable. However, if appointed, the employee must obtain a license to practice architecture in Louisiana during the probationary period. No probationary period may last longer than one (1) year.
The hiring rate will be contingent upon assessing the candidate’s superior qualifications as determined by a matrix of experience, education, licensing, special skills, and achievements.
* Before the appointment, the hiring agency must verify the education and professional licenses claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency before their start date in this job classification.

Kind of Exam
A qualifying review of education and license, weighted 100%.
This is a non-competitive original entrance examination by Rule V, Section 8.1 (b) of the City Civil Service Rules.

Compensation/Benefits:
This is a classified civil service position.
Salary range: Salary for this position is $81,999 to $88,344 annually depending on experience, plus an additional 5% for Airport employees residing in the City of New Orleans. Other benefits include a Pension, Health Insurance (hospitalization, prescription coverage, vision, dental) for you and your family, 15 paid holidays, longevity pay, merit pay, free life insurance, sick leave, paid vacation, and free employee parking.
Work Location: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Kenner, LA

Application Process:
Apply on the City of New Orleans Job Portal or by using the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/neworleans/jobs/4118592/architect-class-code-4401?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Please, no telephone calls.
Application deadline: Until Position Filled

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Confidentiality Disclaimer
Applicants are hereby notified that applications for public employment in Louisiana are “public records”, and are subject to disclosure under La. R.S. 44:1 et seq. and La. Const. Article 12. Section 3.
NOAB and TSA regulations for this position require a ten-year personal, criminal, and employment background check.