Architect II

• 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.

• THIS IS A REPOST. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NEED TO REAPPLY IF WANTING TO STILL BE CONSIDERED* 
• MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS $92,575*

Architect II

NC Department of Administration

State Construction Office

Recruitment Range: $62,739 - $92,575

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This position is located at:

301 North Wilmington Street, Suite 450 Raleigh, NC 27601-1058

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.

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Come Join Our Team!

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.

Division/ Department Overview

The Department of Administration serves as the business manager for North Carolina state government and provides leadership to state government agencies for the effective, efficient, economical and equitable delivery of services to the public. The department also provides assistance and services to several advocacy programs that serve diverse segments of the state's population that have traditionally been underserved. The agency's mission directs departmental efforts to: acquire, develop and maintain properties and facilities; create and operate an efficient system to purchase and dispose of goods and services to meet the needs of government agencies; provide excellent operational services to state employees; achieve fair and equitable opportunities and representation for various segments of the population that have special needs; and to provide administrative support to independent state government agencies.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THAT CLEARLY REFLECTS WORK EXPERIENCE THAT DEMONSTRATES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:     

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 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 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.

• 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.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-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.

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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 NEOGOV Online Job Application System (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/) 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 you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. 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

116 W. Jones Street

Raleigh, NC  27699-1322

Phone: 984-236-0040