Architectural Design Reviewer 1 (40 Hour) (Hybrid)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Housing (DOH), is currently accepting applications for an Architectural Design Reviewer 1�position to serve within the�Architectural and Technical Services unit.\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Schedule: Full-Time (40 Hours), First Shift, Monday - Friday\r\n Location: 505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT\r\n\r\nWHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU\r\n\r\n\r\n Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n THE ROLE\r\n In this role you�will work with others in our small, cohesive unit to review housing development applications, closing documentation and plans.\r\n \r\n \r\n ABOUT US\r\n \r\n The Department of Housing, as the lead agency for housing matters for the State of Connecticut, is responsible for overseeing the state's homeless service system, and as such, needs to respond to housing-unstable constituents seeking access to services, as well as document and investigate complaints that have been logged against the homeless service system.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:�\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources?� Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.�\r\nIn order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.� If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting by the closing date listed on the job posting.�\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. 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Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n\r\n\r\n This employer may participate in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm work authorization.\r\n\r\nQUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\nDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Nicole Frascatore at Nicole.Frascatore@ct.gov.�\r\nJoin the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the review, preparation, and analysis of designs and related contract documents for architectural design projects, including building rehabilitation and alterations, new construction and site work. This class also assists consultants in the development and finalization of project documents, including drawings, specifications and cost estimates.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n Reviews construction plans, drawings, specifications, and change orders for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with contract documents, codes and agency or statutory requirements;\r\n Prepares and reviews cost estimates;\r\n Conducts review meetings and prepares summary reports;\r\n Assists in studies for the determination of short- or long-range building projects;\r\n Works closely with architectural and engineering consultants in the review of submitted specifications;\r\n Performs life cycle cost analysis as required;\r\n Operates computer aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment;\r\n Assists in and may perform inspections of site and facility conditions of design projects;\r\n Prepares code violation reports;\r\n May prepare or review designs of structural, mechanical and electrical systems as well as architectural designs;\r\n May provide technical design consultation as required;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n Considerable knowledge\r\n of\r\n \r\n and ability to apply principles, practices and\r\n methods of architectural design and design aspects of building modification and\r\n construction;\r\n building materials and components;\r\n building and fire codes;\r\n \r\n \r\n Knowledge of\r\n \r\n structural, mechanical and electrical systems;\r\n computer aided design and drafting (CADD)\r\n equipment;\r\n \r\n \r\n Skills\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;\r\n oral and written communication skills;\r\n \r\n \r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n review, interpret and apply contract provisions;\r\n read blueprints;\r\n accurately estimate project costs;\r\n utilize computer software.\r\n \r\n \r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in preparing architectural\r\ndesigns, project documents and cost estimates for various types of building\r\ndesign projects including some experience utilizing computer aided design and\r\ndrafting (CADD) equipment.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

\r\n College training in\r\n architecture may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of\r\n fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a\r\n maximum of five (5) years for a Bachelor's degree program in architecture.\r\n Successful completion of\r\n a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of\r\n Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.\r\n \r\n\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Experience with construction plan review related to building code and accessibility requirements.\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\n \r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.\r\n Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.\r\n \r\n\r\n

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of injury or physical harm from site environments and to some discomfort from year round conditions.\r\n

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196\r\nof the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of\r\npositions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single\r\ntitle for administrative purposes. As\r\nsuch, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or\r\nresponsibility.\r\n