CDOC Architect II (Colorado Springs)

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits;
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Short and long term disability coverage;
• Paid life insurance;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Headquarters)

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location.

This work leader position will perform Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) professional services to include project management, master planning, facility programming, regulatory agency approvals, design guidelines, construction standards, construction budgeting, contractor/consultant selection, code compliance reviews, design reviews, ensure compliance with legislative intent, as well as a leading role in coordination with private sector design consultants and coordination of engineering disciplines for "in-house" projects. This position also oversees and coordinates American With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance essential to meeting ADA compliance obligations.

Primary job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the professional review of project directives (PD) to ensure code compliance and conformance with facility master plans for all physical plant modifications;
• Assist with coordination of project identification, prioritization, and facility programming for the annual CDOC capital construction/ capital renewal/ controlled maintenance (CC/CR/CM) budget requests;
• Lead response in assisting in the development of facility program plans that describe future, unfunded, CC requests for construction projects;
• Evaluate, review, and coordinate responses to physical plant, life safety, and code issues and incidents;
• Lead response in the analysis, confirmation and response to ADA issues to ensure compliance at facilities and in lease space to include offender and personnel grievances, existing building conditions, building renovation plans and development of transition plans for the CDOC;
• Assist in conceiving and developing the detailing, estimating, and development of formal requests to the legislature for new construction projects and associated funding, including capital construction, capital renewal, controlled maintenance, ADA, and life safety;
• Provide quality assurance for new project requests to ensure design parameters are consistent with existing department guidelines, standards and assure projects are consistent with CDOC goals and legislative intent;
• Develop and update CDOC construction, security and maintenance guidelines as necessary to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent facility operations;
• Coordinate end users wants and needs with the department strategic planning and lease space management. Develop site and OPR specific facility master plans. Research and write facility program plans and collaborate with private sector design professionals and CDOC management teams to assure compliance with program needs;
• Lead responsibility for maintaining the physical plant record for the CDOC. Develop a report for submission to the Division of Risk Management (DoRM) to identify DOC physical plant assets with associated values for replacement. Building inventory is also used to help document the department building areas that are used by the Office of State Architect to determine the funding level CDOC will receive under the State Buildings Program requests. This position will oversee the initial analysis of building system repair and replacement needs for the Department;
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current, valid licensure as an Architect by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors AND One (1) year of experience as a licensed professional architect or architectural engineer (You must attach a copy of your Architect license with your application.)

Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. This information will be used to help determine compensation for the position. "See resume" statements cannot be accepted in lieu of the "work experience" section of the application. Additional work experience will not be accepted after the job announcement close date for compensation purposes.

Required Competencies:

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures;
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technician plans, blueprints, drawings, and models;
• Excellent interpersonal/customer service skills;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Highly effective critical thinking/decision making/complex problem solving skills;
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan and prioritize;
• Keen ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility;
• Strong self motivation;
• Proficient in various software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and Auto Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD);
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language;
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.

Preferred Qualifications: (Candidates may receive higher rating for possessing any preferred qualification criteria.)

• Two years experience in a Colorado State Agency;
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in Architecture, Business or closely related field of study;
• Direct experience assessing facility conditions and identifying maintenance and/or repair activities;
• Experience that demonstrates prioritizing physical plant modifications;
• Experience negotiating project specifications;
• Experience developing operating strategies, plans, and procedures;
• Experience preparing financial documents, report and budgets for projects;
• Certified American with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator.

Only applicants who meet the minimum and special qualifications for the vacancy will be included in the comparative analysis process.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Assessment Process: Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum Qualifications (MQ's). Applicants that meet MQ's will be included in the Comparative Analysis process. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted through a comparative analysis which may include, but is not limited to, a suitability screening, eSkills Assessment, oral assessment, written performance assessment or it may include a review of your application material and your responses to any supplemental questions by a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assess and rank applicants in order to establish an eligible list for referral to the hiring manager for final consideration.

Be sure the "Work Experience" section of your application is complete and specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, and accomplishments as they relate to the Description of the Job, Minimum Qualifications, Required Competencies and Preferred Qualifications as listed above. Resumes and "see resume" statements will not be accepted in lieu of the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the closing date may result in your application not being accepted and/or may affect your score, rank or inclusion in the final pool of eligible applicants.

Employees who are rehired or reinstated within six months of their separation will return at either their previous pay rate if hired into the same class level or based on their time in the class series, whichever is higher. Those rehired or reinstated after six months' separation will be calculated using the same formula for new hires and promotions.

If you have transcripts, a license or other relevant documentation regarding your qualifications, upload and attach copies to your application.

If an unofficial copy of transcripts is being submitted at the time of application, transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of yo