Reference #: 4524991 THE POSITION Are you an emerging design professional looking for exposure to a wide variety of building types and planning opportunities?  Are you ready for an opportunity to contribute to the development of strategic and complex space management projects while working in a fun, creative, open-minded, human-centered environment focused on continuous improvement?  Do you have the desire to save taxpayer dollars and manage space for the new hybrid workplace?  Does the opportunity to collaborate with state agencies to align their facility needs with their mission, vision, and values sound like an exciting career move?

If so, the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (DGS), Bureau of Real Estate is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, Associate Architectural Designer to join our team!  Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an associate architectural designer within the Bureau of Real Estate, you'll be part of a motivated team responsible for the management of over 18 million square feet of owned and leased space across the Commonwealth housing over 30 Commonwealth agencies. You'll be responsible for assisting our architectural services team with strategic space utilization assessments, management, and planning. You will also support our architectural services team with oversight and management of design and construction projects on both leased and owned facilities.

You will become a subject matter expert in the space management module of the Commonwealth's enterprise real estate management software product, TRIRIGA. This system is integrated with Autodesk programs and is an essential resource for complying with space and occupancy reporting requirements and providing visibility to all Commonwealth agencies into the utilization of space.

You will conduct research relative to new and emergent strategies and solutions relative to space management to make work simpler and more efficient to serve our customers.

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Travel is required to the headquarters location and to conduct site visits throughout the Commonwealth. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, and report to the office at least once per month.  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. 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 Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 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 work. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements: This particular position also requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania 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. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 ligibility 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.