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The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on Iowa's natural landscapes and recreational spaces? 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 and park kiosks as well as other unique and diverse infrastructure that is 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.
If you’re looking to use your architectural skills to contribute to Iowa’s natural beauty and recreational opportunities, we want to hear from you!
Essential Functions
Accountability, Integrity, High Productivity, Team Player, Customer Focus, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Self-Management, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Skills (architectural, engineering)
What You Get From Us
This position will be based out of the DNR Central Office in Des Moines, IA, with hybrid telework office options available.
Applicants for this position must have a valid Professional Engineer license recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners or be able to obtain one through reciprocity within six (6) months.
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Iowa DNR Mission
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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 recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners;
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 recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.
Applicants for natural resources positions should indicate in the appropriate section of the application: hydraulics, fluid mechanics or hydrology coursework completed or submit a college transcript with the application.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages all applicants to upload a current resume and cover letter to their online application.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on Iowa's natural landscapes and recreational spaces? 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 and park kiosks as well as other unique and diverse infrastructure that is 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.
If you’re looking to use your architectural skills to contribute to Iowa’s natural beauty and recreational opportunities, we want to hear from you!
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 in the capacity of a professional architect.
- 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 source documents/data to document proposals, search for precedents, and seek out alternative procedures for architectural problems or projects.
- 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 in the development of plans and specifications.
- 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.
Accountability, Integrity, High Productivity, Team Player, Customer Focus, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Self-Management, Interpersonal Skills, Technical Skills (architectural, engineering)
What You Get From Us
- A competitive pay plan and rewarding work.
- Insurance benefits that start the first of the month following 30 days of employment. (Premiums can start as low as $64/month for single and $210/month for family coverage).
- Separate vacation and sick leave accruals that start on the first day and can roll over annually.
- Nine paid holidays/year.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
- Optional deferred compensation (457/401A) plan with employer match.
- Professional training opportunities.
- Family friendly and professional work environment.
- Employee Discount Programs (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling)
- The State’s total compensation package features benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation. For a list of additional benefits, please visit the DAS website for more information.
- Flexible work schedules (as approved by the supervisor).
- Opportunities for hybrid telework (as approved by the supervisor).
- Workout/Gym facilities available onsite at 6200 Park Ave.
This position will be based out of the DNR Central Office in Des Moines, IA, with hybrid telework office options available.
Applicants for this position must have a valid Professional Engineer license recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners or be able to obtain one through reciprocity within six (6) months.
For more information about DNR Employment Opportunities and position specific notices, please visit the DNR Employment website.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Iowa DNR Mission
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in Iowa and ensure a legacy for future generations.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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 recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners;
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 recognized by the State Board of Engineering Examiners or Certificate of Registration as a Professional Architect by the State Board of Architectural Examiners.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
Within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority, certain employees in this class may be required to obtain a Fire Sprinkler Installer and Maintenance License in accordance with Chapter 100D, Iowa Code.
Applicants for natural resources positions should indicate in the appropriate section of the application: hydraulics, fluid mechanics or hydrology coursework completed or submit a college transcript with the application.
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