Architect

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• Job Posting is Open Until Filled

Department of Administration, Office of Facilities and Property Management

https://admin.ks.gov/offices/facilities-property-management

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About the Position

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000
• Note: Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information

Position Description:

The Architect position is in the Design, Construction and Compliance unit within the Office of Facilities and Property Management. It provides code and document review for agency building projects, renovation and new construction. In addition, this position reviews fee and contract negotiations of architectural services for all State of Kansas agencies, including the Regents Universities and travel on-site to the construction projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Will perform building plan and code reviews of design projects prepared by design professionals to determine compliance to established building/fire codes and accessibility regulations. Will be required to coordinate and manage numerous project reviews of varying project types and complexities and will focus on obtaining resolution to code compliance issues of design documents and during construction. Projects include wide range of types such as higher education, medical & veterinary schools and hospitals, historical preservation, correctional facilities, laboratories, motor vehicle buildings, Veteran’s Homes, athletic facilities, and offices.
• Will perform project planning services for agencies that do not have professional A/E staff for building construction projects.
• Will act as the coordinator, liaison, overseer and expediter between the project architect and the state agency. Provides leadership in organizing and prioritizing decision making required and advises and consults with project architect and state agency on the building design to obtain the performance required by the state agency. Attends project meetings during design and construction to observe progress and to make recommendations. Oversees project architect’s delivery of construction observation and administration services and will approve project architect service fee invoices.
• Assist with Architect and Engineering consultant interviews and help manage A/E on-call contracts.
• Coordinate bidding procurement processes, issues notice to proceed, evaluates change orders and final contractor applications for payments on projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional architecture license recognized by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 - 15 years of experience in project management, code and plan review and professional services

Post Offer Requirement:

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. Please be encouraged if you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name: Emily Gottstein

Email: DofAPersonnel@ks.gov

Mailing Address: 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260, Topeka, KS 66612

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

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• Transcripts
• DD 214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume
• Letter of Interest / Cover Letter

How to Claim Veterans Preference:

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.