Architectural Designer 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an Architectural Designer 2 to design, review, and oversee facilities statewide. You will prepare documents, coordinate with engineers, and support design development for parks, buildings, and public facilities across the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities include evaluating safety and standards, collecting site data, and assisting with inspections. Flexible schedule with potential telework and a standard 7:00 AM–3:30 PM workday; residency in PA is required.

Qualifications

• One year as an Architectural Designer 1 or two years of professional architectural experience with a relevant degree.
• Bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering or closely related field.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training in architectural design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for construction and renovation projects.
• Review architectural and building work for accuracy, compliance, safety, and alignment with agency standards.
• Collect measurements, site data, and mapping information to support design development.
• Assess construction progress, evaluate compliance with contract documents, and assist with inspections.
• Review proposals, evaluate documents, and monitor project deliverables in coordination with contracted designers.
• Provide guidance on architectural questions, permitting issues, and design challenges to staff.

Skills

Architectural design

Design evaluation

Coordination with engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or architectural engineering

Two years of professional architectural experience

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you excited to design structures that help protect and enhance Pennsylvania's natural resources? Join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) as an Architectural Designer 2 and help create thoughtful designs that support recreation, conservation, and public enjoyment. This role allows you to bring architectural concepts to life through planning, design work, and collaboration with engineers and other specialists. You will contribute to meaningful projects that improve parks, buildings, and public facilities across the Commonwealth. Apply today to step into a position where your creativity and technical skills support the mission of preserving Pennsylvania's natural spaces!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position provides architectural design, review, and oversight for facilities and infrastructure across state properties. As an Architectural Designer 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Planning: Prepare design documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for construction and renovation projects
• Design Evaluation: Review architectural and building work for accuracy, compliance, safety, and alignment with agency standards
• Field Investigation: Collect measurements, site data, and mapping information to support design development
• Construction Review: Assess construction progress, evaluate compliance with contract documents, and assist with inspections
• Consultant Coordination: Work with contracted designers by reviewing proposals, evaluating documents, and monitoring project deliverables
• Technical Guidance: Provide advice and solutions to staff on architectural questions, permitting issues, and design challenges

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Work schedule may be flexible within normal operational hours.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

• One year as an Architectural Designer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• Two years 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 course work in architectural design; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training in architectural design.

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 the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. 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.