Architect 1

** Job Class:
Architect 1*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 95906

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, Hybrid

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 08/04/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/01/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit** :
Operations Services Division

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, 15%

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** Salary Range:**  $35.30 - $50.53 / hourly; $73,706 - $105,506 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill two (2) full-time Architect 1 positions to work in the Operations Services Division in St. Paul, Minnesota.

The Architect 1 position exists to provide full professional architectural design services and technical assistance for new construction, remodeling, and rehabilitation of DNR buildings and other infrastructure. The position designs and prepares construction documents for projects assigned by the architectural supervisor to meet functional, aesthetic, sustainability, code, legal, schedule, and budget requirements designated by the project sponsor and as required by approving agencies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ Professional architectural work, including design, construction documents, specifications, construction administration, and warranty reviews for new and renovated buildings and facilities.

+ Assist and coordinate preparation of design drawings and construction documents of projects by others including supervisor, other project teams, design professionals, drafting technicians, student interns, and outside consultants.

+ Provide construction administration services and/or assist regional Management Resources representatives after bid award and during the construction phase to assure that the completed project is implemented per the contract documents.

These positions have a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + Three (3) years of experience as a Licensed Professional Architect in the State of Minnesota.

+ Excellent communication skills are required, including the ability to listen to customer needs and develop clear project goals; the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing sufficient to present proposals, changes, and alterations to specifications and plans to individuals and groups.

+ Knowledge of:

+ Principles and practices of architecture sufficient to develop, design, and produce construction plans and specifications.

+ Mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering disciplines sufficient to review projects and plans and advise on changes and modifications.

+ Code and permit requirements.

+ Ability to:

+ Work on multiple projects at different phases of design and construction.

+ Use current Revit and/or AutoCAD software with enough proficiency to manage architectural models, generate detailed drawings and produce construction documents sufficient to communicate project requirements to the construction management team.

+ Use Google Sketch Up or similar software.

+ Use Microsoft office.

+ Prepare documents and spread sheets needed to provide clear, concise communication of project schedules, estimated cost, and project program.

+ Work well in a team setting and be a positive and productive team member.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Demonstrated expertise in specialty areas such as: sustainable building design and renewable energy systems; construction phase administration; owner's representative duties on out-sourced projects.

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Experience with developing and customizing Revit templates and use of AutoCAD, and Sketch Up or similar software to facilitate efficient design and documentation.

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Experience with historic rehabilitation projects and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

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Experience with an emphasis on quality control review of construction/bid documents and specification writing.

+ B3 project experience (Minnesota Sustainable Building…