Architect II

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health Insurance

NC State Retirement Plan

Job summary

NC Department of Administration seeks a registered Architect II for the State Construction Division to review Construction Documents and verify compliance with architectural design and building codes. The role focuses on the architectural discipline, coordinating with licensed professionals and state officials.

Requirements include a NC architecture license, Inspector Certificate or ability to obtain, and related experience in multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or an engineering discipline and three years of related experience as a registered architect; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
• Valid license to practice architecture granted by the North Carolina Board of Architecture.
• Possession of a Level III North Carolina Inspector Certificate or ability to obtain within three years.

Responsibilities

• Provide a written technical review and commentary on Construction Documents submitted by licensed architects and engineers.
• Address architectural design and details of general construction in compliance with building codes and statutes.
• Collaborate with officials and private/public sectors to maintain relationships and ensure compliance.

Skills

Architecture

Building Systems

Building Codes

Public speaking

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related engineering

Tools

lnterscope

State Property systems

FCAP

Job description

Agency

Dept of Administration

Division

Administration

Job Classification Title

Architect II (NS)

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.

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: $99,782

Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $99,782

Position # 65024699

NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

• WorkingknowledgeofprinciplesandpracticesofArchitectureandBuildingSystems
• 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.
• Experienceworkingandcollaboratingwithinamulti-disciplinaryteam
• 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 5 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 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

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

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION

NC Department of Administration

Human Resources Management Office

Attn: Human Resources Specialist

325 N Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27699-1322

Phone: [phone]

EEO Statement

The 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:

Lauren Michelle Scott

Recruiter Email:

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