Architectural Consultant

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Architectural Designer 2 to support the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in preserving historic sites and museums. The role emphasizes design development, site evaluation, and coordination across teams to ensure compliance with preservation standards.

Ideal candidates will have a professional architectural background, licensure or NCARB certification, and experience in renovation or new construction for institutional buildings.

Qualifications

• One year as Architectural Designer 2 or
• Three years of professional architectural experience in building renovation or preservation and new construction with a bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or related field
• Equivalent combination of experience and training

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance on preservation projects, new construction, building code compliance, and modern construction methods
• Visit project locations to gather information, assess building conditions, and plan design approaches
• Create design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates that follow state codes and project requirements
• Coordinate with staff, administrators, and outside professionals to support progress through all phases of a project
• Examine design submissions and recommend revisions to meet standards and project goals
• Inspect renovation and construction work to ensure compliance with contract documents and preservation standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering

Job description

Do you have the architectural design, review, and technical consulting skills needed to provide long-range planning that will preserve historic sites and museums administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC)? If so, consider joining this dynamic and diverse team within the Bureau of Management Services, Division of Architecture and Preservation in our responsibility for maintaining over 400 buildings in Pennsylvania. Apply today to put your passion for architecture and history to use, and become an essential member of our team!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Technical Guidance: Provide advice on preservation projects, new construction, building code compliance, and modern construction methods
• Site Evaluation: Visit project locations to gather information, assess building conditions, and plan design approaches
• Design Development: Create design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates that follow state codes and project requirements
• Project Coordination: Work with staff, administrators, and outside professionals to support progress through all phases of a project
• Document Review: Examine design submissions and recommend revisions to meet standards and project goals
• Construction Oversight: Inspect renovation and construction work to ensure compliance with contract documents and preservation standards

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as an Architectural Designer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional architectural experience in building renovation or preservation and new construction for commercial, institutional, government, or educational buildings or structures, and a bachelor's degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or a closely related field which included major course work in architectural design; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires an active licensure as a registered architect by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a reciprocal jurisdiction; or an active certification as issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this posting. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.