Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Senior Architect Location: Des Moines, Iowa Salary: $74,318.40 - $114,420.80 Annually Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 25-01167 Agency: Iowa Department of Natural Resources Opening Date: 11/04/2024 Closing Date: 12/2/2024 11:59 PM Central Point of Contact: Travis Baker, travis.bakerdnr.iowa.gov, 515-729-4407 (mobile) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is dedicated to managing fish and wildlife programs, safeguarding the health of Iowa’s forests and prairies, and enhancing the recreational experience in our beautiful state parks. Within the DNR, our Engineering Section plays a pivotal role, composed of passionate design and construction professionals who ensure the success of construction projects on DNR-managed lands. We are excited to invite a talented Senior Architect to join our dynamic team In this role, you will lead the design of diverse building projects from initial concept to final construction, collaborating closely with park managers and wildlife biologists. Your expertise will help shape a range of structures, including staff offices, storage and shop facilities, picnic shelters, campground facilities, park kiosks, and other unique infrastructure used by thousands of visitors to DNR managed facilities. You will also evaluate the condition of historic structures, including those built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, to develop thoughtful maintenance and renovation plans. Your work will not only preserve Iowa’s architectural heritage but also enhance the visitor experience across our parks and facilities. This position will utilize skill sets and experience in CAD design and drafting, researching and developing cost estimates and bid documents, and conducting site visit inspections to verify that contracted work meets specified requirements. Essential Functions: Application of the knowledge of the principles and practices of building and design of state building codes, rules, and regulations. Preparation of complete architectural plans and specifications for complex and advanced building facilities. Fulfill the requirements of the Architect of Record for design and construction phases of a project. Estimating and scheduling using computers and specialized software. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with DNR staff, management personnel, and other state and federal agencies. Read, interpret, and accurately obtain necessary information from architectural related documents to document proposals. Work independently with consistent results and minimal supervision. Develop and foster teamwork, and plan and participate in the work of subordinate professional and technical assistants. Adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; travel across the state as required. Demonstrate initiative, a customer service focus, and display high standards of ethical conduct. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, Architectural or a related engineering field, six years of full-time engineering experience in the design/construction of buildings, utilities, earthwork, or related facilities/structures, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect. OR Employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes two years of full-time work as a Facilities Engineer 1, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect. The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To apply, please upload a current resume and cover letter to the online application. J-18808-Ljbffr
