Architect II

Architect II (S)

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences:

• 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 III 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:

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.

Employment Incentives with NC State Government:

• 12 annual paid holidays
• Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision.
• NC State Retirement Plan

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.

Contact Information:

NC Department of Administration Human Resources Management Office Attn:
Human Resources Specialist 325 N Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC  Phone: