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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00084634 |
Description Activated On: 3/4/2026 9:27:08 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Architectural designer position in the Architectural Design Section in the Bureau of Facility Design and Construction providing design, review, oversight, and management of architectural projects and review, oversight, and management of architectural projects by consultants for infrastructure projects for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Possess knowledge of the principles and practices of architectural and building design and construction, which permit recognition of the positive aesthetic and functional qualities of a design, impact of design decisions, and the judicious selection of materials for appropriateness, ease of maintenance, economy, life-cycle value, and environmental impact. Designs and manages the design and review of single- and multi-discipline construction, repair, alteration, renovation, and capital improvement architectural projects for buildings, structures, and other facilities. Consults with supervisor on project priorities, long- and short-range goals, objectives, and priorities, project proposals, design parameters and proposed solutions, and anticipated outcomes to ensure departmental and programmatic goals are achieved. Provides advice and guidance to other professional and technical staff to ensure the application of uniform standards; and reviews architectural work for compliance with architectural and building design and construction standards, agency requirements, and construction and safety laws and codes. Prepares project scope and program documents, design parameters, design solutions, design and construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates; performs design calculations; investigates and proposes materials and material applications; investigates sustainable design criteria and recommends actions; coordinates architectural and building components with various landscape architecture, land development, and engineering aspects to achieve project integration; performs quality assurance reviews; prepares and submits permit applications and notifications to regulatory agencies; and develops and maintains project schedules. Inspects field conditions including collecting field measurement, topography, aerial mapping, land surveys, and other information needed for the design architecture projects. Provides support to construction management staff; attends construction job conferences; reviews active construction work; determines compliance of construction work with contract documents; reviews and approves construction submittals for materials, products, and equipment; reviews and responds to construction requests for information; reviews and advises on construction change order requests; and assists with final construction inspections, punchlist development, and occupant training. Reports on project and assignment statuses in verbal, written, graphical, and electronic form as required and requested; responds to inquiries from supervisor, executive staff, and other outside entities in a timely and accurate manner; meets with consultants, agency project representatives, and the public to discuss project issues; presents project and other architectural content in formal and informal settings; and satisfactorily completes assigned projects and goals. Coordinates work under professional services contracts for single- and multi-discipline design, construction, repair, alteration, renovation, and capital improvement architectural projects for buildings, structures, and other facilities. Reviews professional services proposals; meets with consultants and agency project representatives to establish project scope and program; discusses project goals and desired outcome; sets design schedules and deadlines; reviews service and cost proposals; discusses design and material alternatives; reviews submitted consultant documents including design and construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates; reviews and approves invoices for professional services; reviews consultant performance. Oversees design and construction of single- and multi-discipline capital projects through the Department of General Services (DGS). This includes review of submitted design and construction documents prepared by DGS design consultants and construction contractors, ensuring project scopes are followed throughout design, confirming projects are developed within the approved funding allocations, and verifying construction meets project scope, goals, and expectations. Oversees and manages projects through the Job Order Contracting (JOC) process. This includes meeting with agency project representatives and developing a project scope, creating statements of work and associated design and construction documentation, liaising with the JOC administrator and construction contractor, reviewing, negotiating, and approving construction cost proposal, coordinating execution of JOC purchase order, and verifying construction meets project scope, goals, expectations, and approved construction cost. Provides technical support and guidance to Department staff on architectural and building design, construction, and permitting issues; including, receiving questions, requesting needed clarification, researching the issues, visiting field locations to review the issues, developing possible solutions, reviewing questions and solutions with supervisor, preparing documentation describing the solutions, and distributing solutions. Reads and interprets architectural, landscape architectural, structural, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering drawings and specifications used in the design and construction of architectural and building projects; reads field inspection and testing reports to ensure conformance with project standards and specifications; reviews and evaluates architectural and building projects in various design and construction stages for technical accuracy and conformance with sound architectural concepts and recreation and conservation program requirements and goals; interprets and applies Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and standards pertinent to architectural and building projects; evaluates construction for compliance with contract documents; provides technical advice and assistance for architectural and building related problems and issues; and operates computer-based drafting, design, modeling, rendering, specification writing, scheduling, and virtual meeting software. Supports the Department’s sustainability and climate change adaptation programs and ensures all projects adhere to Department-prescribed sustainability standards including LEED certification or any other green building certification program deemed appropriate. Supports the development of statewide goals, objectives, and priorities related to DCNR’s resource conservation, sustainability, energy efficiency, climate change adaptation and resiliency, recreation, and other departmental initiatives and priorities through planning and design of associated infrastructure projects. Plans and conducts research into current and emerging trends, issues, methodologies, and techniques involving architecture, sustainability, energy efficiency, building science, recreation planning, and natural resource conservation. Represents the Department and Bureau on committees, task forces, and ad hoc groups. The work of this position is performed under the direction of the employee’s supervisor. This job description is not all-inclusive. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the employee's supervisor. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. In consultation with supervisor, prioritizes assigned projects based on identified needs, field priorities, workload, and importance to recreational and conservation program goals. Develops project scopes based on interaction and coordination with agency project representatives, codes and regulations, and DCNR’s policies, initiatives, and recreational and conservation program goals. Makes independent decisions related to design concepts and approaches, interpretation and application of regulations, policies, procedures, and standards for architectural and building design and construction, required level of construction document detail, construction permit requirements, adequacy of available funding, and resolution of design and construction issues to facilitate project completion. Reviews consultant work order proposals for compliance with Professional Agreement terms and project scope requirements and approves work orders as appropriate. Reviews consultant invoices and approves for payment based on determination of work completed to-date. In consultation with supervisor, establishes schedules to advance multiple projects of varying degrees of complexity and priority at the same time. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Knowledge and experience in the practice of architecture and building design and construction. Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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