Architectural Designer

THE POSITION As an Architectural Designer 1 with the Department of Labor & Industry, you will play a vital role in designing, updating, and organizing important state‑owned and leased spaces. This position provides opportunities to learn architectural processes, collaborate with professionals, and support renovation planning. You will assist in creating layouts and reviewing project details that help improve agency operations. Step into the Architectural Designer 1 position and help support thoughtful design and facility planning.

This position supports the design and renovation of state‑owned and leased facilities by preparing plans, coordinating project activities, and assisting with architectural processes. As an Architectural Designer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Coordination:
  Assist with renovation projects, attend design meetings, and participate in site visits
• Plan Preparation:
  Prepare floor plans and specifications for minor projects and ensure work complies with requirements
• Layout Design:
  Create office layouts using AutoCAD and assist with preparing documents for leased facility projects
• Interagency
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate with lessors, contractors, architects, engineers, DGS, and program offices
• Facility Support:
  Work with maintenance staff on L and I Building renovations and assist with disposition of unneeded facilities
• Plan Management:
  Maintain electronic building plans and convert hard copy plans into CAD format

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with 60‑minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part‑time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
• Salary:
  Starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

• Successful completion of the training program for an Architectural Designer Trainee; or
• One year of professional architectural experience which involved designing components of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings or structures, and a bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering or a closely related field which included major coursework in architectural design; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training in architectural design work.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.