Reference #: 4419074 THE POSITION Are you ready to start a unique chapter of your architectural career? Check out this exciting opportunity with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections! We are actively seeking a devoted and resourceful Architectural Consultant to join our Bureau of Operations. The purpose of this position is the responsibility of performing advanced consultative, professional architecture work for the Department of Correction on a state-wide level. Does this sound intriguing to you? Apply today and see everything that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Architectural Consultant, you are responsible for performing advanced consultative and professional architecture work on a state-wide level for complex multidiscipline projects as a member of the Central Office Bureau of Operations staff.

Duties include assuming a leadership role in project phases, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and negotiation, and construction administration. You review budget estimates and expenditures, project cost breakdowns, shop drawings, and other related information that is submitted. Your duties are performed with considerable independence with occasional supervisory review.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to three days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to an office in Mechanicsburg. Please note, telework agreements are subject to change. Please be advised interviews will be conducted in person only. The interview location is 1920 Technology Parkway in Mechanicsburg, PA. No virtual or telephone interviews will be permitted. This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 60 or 65. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as an Architectural Designer 2; 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 Requirement All positions require 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:

You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the  and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirement:

You must pass a background investigation. How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward mee ing the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position. 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . 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.

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.

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.