Architectural Consultant Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4768101) Apply  Architectural Consultant Salary $75,678.00 - $114,915.00 Annually Location Cumberland County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2024-15117-13330 Department Department of Corrections Division CR Bur Op Opening Date 01/16/2025 Closing Date 1/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 13330 Position Number 00191208 Union Non Union Bargaining Unit B3 Pay Group ST09 Bureau / Division Code 11 / 0240 Bureau / Division Department of Corrections / Bureau of Operations Worksite Address 1920 Technology Parkway City Mechanicsburg Zip Code 17055 Contact Name Heather Shenenberger Contact Email hshenenber@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-15117-13330. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM DECEMBER 26, 2024 TO JANUARY 9, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION. Start the next chapter of your Career! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is actively seeking a devoted and resourceful Architectural Consultant to join our Bureau of Operations. You will be responsible for performing advanced consultative, professional architecture work for the Department of Correction on a state-wide level. DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Architectural Consultant, you will c onsult with vendors, Department of General Services (DGS) professionals, DGS private sector firms, and Governor’s Office on project options which could include roofing, building type, location, building modifications, feasibility studies, and efficiency modeling. You will also m anage and provide guidance to DGS for larger projects and provide DOC-specific information to outside entities such as security protocols, architectural design standards, blueprints, CAD files, building and facility information. Upon completion of design, the project is bid and awarded, and construction begins. You will be r esponsible for the design, management, and process of large, complex projects by working with hired registered architects/professionals to ensure the design is within budget and maximizes space and requirements per DOC policy as well as develops resolutions to architectural design or construction problems. Interested in hearing more details? Please review the ful lposition description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00191208) Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment, 37.5 hrs. per week. + Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 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 and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. 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. + Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. + 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. + 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 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 Requirements: + 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: + Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required. + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: + You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 meeting 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 may 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . 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/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *Eligibility rules apply. 01 You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 02 Do you possess an active certificate of 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)? + Yes + No 03 If you answered "Yes" to question 4, please provide your license number and expiration date in the text box below. If you are claiming reciprocity, you must upload a copy of a current "Certificate Record" from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for this to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach any documents prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add documents to the application after it has been submitted. 04 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Architectural Designer 2 for one or more years full-time? + Yes + No 05 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 06 How much full-time any years of professional architectural experience in building renovation or preservation and new construction for commercial, institutional, government, or educational buildings or structures? + 3 years or more + 2 but less than 3 years + 1 but less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 07 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below. 08 How many semester credits of graduate coursework have you completed in architecture, architectural engineering, or a closely related field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + 30 credits or more + Less than 30 credits + None Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov