Architect II

Agency Dept of Administration Division Administration Job Classification Title Architect II (S) Position Number Grade NC19 About Us The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved. Description of Work The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for a registered Architect for our State Construction Division. The State Construction Division is responsible for the administration of planning, design, and construction of all state facilities, including the university and community college systems. This division also provides the architectural and engineering services necessary to carry out the Capital Improvement Program for all state institutions and agencies. Key Responsibilities: This position serves in the Consulting Services Section of the State Construction Office. The position's primary purpose is to serve as Senior Architect for the Department of Administration (DOA) Capital Improvement (CI) program and to provide architectural services for buildings in the Government Complex assigned to DOA. Activities include analysis of building architectural systems including roofs, building exteriors, fenestrations, elevators, interior finishes, hardware for solving problems with these systems and developing scope and cost estimates for related Capital Improvements projects. Another important function is the Owner review of DOA construction project plans and specifications and Owner project management of DOA construction projects, including responsibility of verifying compliance with current building codes. This position will be assigned to the more complex DOA construction projects. Position is also required to work closely with DOA Facility Management staff to offer solutions and recommendations to challenging building systems problems. This position is located at: 301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 450 Raleigh, NC 27601-1058 Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences ***SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED*** A Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for the successful applicant of this posting. **See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section. ** *MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS: $99,782 Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $99,782 Position # 60014614 NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history. Working knowledge of principles and practices of Architecture and Building Systems. Working knowledge of International Building Code and NC State Building Codes, Industry Standards, general construction policies and guidelines, and North Carolina General Statutes on public construction. Experience working and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. Experience in technical writing and written communication, constructive and appropriate negotiations, public speaking and giving oral presentations to small or large groups. Experience to readily discern discrepancies in technical documents or data, provide objective professional opinions and judgments when presented factual data, and maintain working relationships with officials, committees, and representatives in both private and public sectors. MANAGEMENT PREFERENCE: Preferred applicant will have the ability to navigate various web-based and internal databases, including lnterscope, State Property systems, and FCAP. Management prefers at least 2 documented years of progressive professional and administrative experience in the practice of Architecture and Building Systems. A minimum of 3 years documented experience in the design of varied building types is desired. NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS: Valid NC Driver's License. Out of State Applicants must have valid Driver's License or acquire NC Driver's License within 60 days of hire. Valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture & Registered Interior Designers. Must include proof of licensure in application submittal . Possession of a Level Ill North Carolina Inspector Certificate issued by the North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board, or the ability to obtain within three (3) years of employment. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor's degree in architecture or an engineering discipline related to the area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience as a registered architect; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience. Necessary Special Qualifications - Valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture. Employment Incentives with NC State Government   We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including:   12 annual paid holidays   Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision.   NC State Retirement Plan   Click more about employee perks and benefits at  https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits .   Contact NCDOA and follow us on social media at  https://ncadmin.nc.gov/contact .   **Find tips on How to App