Agency
Dept of Administration
Division
Administration
Job Classification Title
Architect II (NS)
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 Design Review Section as an Architect for the Architectural discipline. The position's primary purpose is to provide a written technical review and commentary on the Construction Documents submitted by licensed architects and engineers under contract with the State. A final submittal is later provided showing compliance with review comments and readiness to bid.
This review is responsible for the following tasks:
- Addresses the Architectural design and details of the general construction aspect of the submitted project.
- Includes compliance with General Statutes related to the design, bidding, and construction of State/public buildings.
- Includes site layout, roads and parking, drainage, orientation, building spaces and circulation, building systems and finishes, building materials used, and methods of construction from the foundation to the roof.
- Addresses compliance with the NC State Building Codes, industry standards for best construction and engineering practices, NC Statutes, SCO State Construction Manual, policies, and Guidelines. The process includes general assistance for owners and designers in the Capital Improvement process and to provide for a successful project outcome.
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: $92,575
Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $92,575
Position # 60014605
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 or 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 Interscope, 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 an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
A minimum of 3 years documented experience in the design of varied building types is desired or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
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:
Click more about employee perks and benefits at https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits .
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SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
The Department of Administration (DOA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DOA uses Merit-based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
Bonus qualified applicant must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirement :
“To be eligible for a Sign-on Bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of NC system, within the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.”
Eligibility and requirements will be discussed during the interview process.
This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy .
** PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE **
All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new Workday Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If there are any questions about this posting , other than your application status , please contact the DOA Human Resources Office.
CONTACT INFORMATION
NC Department of Administration
Human Resources Management Office
Attn: Human Resources Specialist
325 N Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1322
Phone: 984-236-0040
EEO Statement
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Jenna L Batchelor
Recruiter Email:
[email protected]