Architectural Designer 2

THE POSITION Are you excited to design structures that help protect and enhance Pennsylvania’s natural resources? Join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) as an Architectural Designer 2 and help create thoughtful designs that support recreation, conservation, and public enjoyment. This role allows you to bring architectural concepts to life through planning, design work, and collaboration with engineers and other specialists. You will contribute to meaningful projects that improve parks, buildings, and public facilities across the Commonwealth. Apply today to step into a position where your creativity and technical skills support the mission of preserving Pennsylvania’s natural spaces!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position provides architectural design, review, and oversight for facilities and infrastructure across state properties. As an Architectural Designer 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Planning: Prepare design documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for construction and renovation projects
• Design Evaluation: Review architectural and building work for accuracy, compliance, safety, and alignment with agency standards
• Field Investigation: Collect measurements, site data, and mapping information to support design development
• Construction Review: Assess construction progress, evaluate compliance with contract documents, and assist with inspections
• Consultant Coordination: Work with contracted designers by reviewing proposals, evaluating documents, and monitoring project deliverables
• Technical Guidance: Provide advice and solutions to staff on architectural questions, permitting issues, and design challenges

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 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

• Work schedule may be flexible within normal operational hours.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview .
• 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:

• One year as an Architectural Designer 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• Two years of professional architectural experience which involved designing components of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings or structures, and 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.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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 eligibility 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 requiremen…