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Architect (40 Hour)

Recruitment # 251021-6589FE-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 10/31/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $106,358* - $152,757/year (Employees New to State Service Start at Minimum)

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 12/5/2025 11:59:00 PM

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+ Introduction

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Administrative Services (DAS) (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS) , is currently accepting applications for an Architect (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=6589FE&R1=&R3=) role, within the Real Estate and Construction Services (RECS) division.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

+ Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities.

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

+ Full Time, 40 Hours per week

+ First Shift, Monday - Friday

+ Hybrid /telework opportunity available

+ Location: 450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT

THE ROLE

You will be part of a team of technical experts who contribute significantly to the success and quality assurance of Connecticut's state construction projects. With more than $1B in active design and construction projects, you will interact with multiple stakeholders to ensure that all external consultant designs comply with the Department’s rigorous high-performance building policies, quality standards, and professional care expectations.

Discover the Opportunity to:

+ Review plans and specifications prepared by external consultants to verify conformance with Department quality, sustainability, and building component standards, as well as adherence to the expected standard of care

+ Conduct in-depth peer reviews of building envelope, masonry, and roofing systems developed by consulting designers, assessing their appropriateness and durability for state facilities

+ Maintain and refine standardized design requirements used across state building construction projects to ensure consistency and quality

+ Manage the state electronic document archive system to support project documentation integrity and accessibility

+ Provide technical oversight and guidance on pre-design and master planning studies conducted by external consultants

+ Collaborate with internal project management teams to resolve technical architectural issues and uphold project quality standards

ABOUT US:

The DAS RECS Division’s Construction Services Office serves as the state’s primary department responsible for overseeing Capital Building Construction Projects. Within this office, the Technical Services and Plan Review team collaborate closely with DAS project management staff to elevate construction quality standards, advance statewide sustainability goals, and support master planning and pre-design initiatives. This team also manages the State’s electronic document archive system, ensuring efficient storage and access to critical project records.

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Selection Plan

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ 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. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ 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.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due 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 Sharon McIntosh, at [email protected].

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing as a specialist in the execution, design, analysis and coordination of work pertaining to all phases of design and planning for state buildings and institutions. This class may also assist in supervising such projects.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Performs specialized duties in development of project design and preparation of plans and specifications for state buildings and institutions;

+ Coordinates architectural and engineering functions of projects;

+ Develops plans and specifications for projects;

+ Prepares and coordinates preliminary surveys and planning requirements;

+ Assists in preparation of standard specifications for guidance of subordinates and outside architects;

+ Reviews plans and specifications prepared by subordinates and/or outside architects for conformance with specifications;

+ Analyzes design problems and recommends solutions;

+ Performs site inspections to confirm compliance with specifications;

+ Assists in developing capital improvement programs and continued maintenance plans;

+ Negotiates fees and prepares contracts for consulting architects and engineers;

+ Participates in meetings with consultants, agencies and project staff to establish and maintain work schedules and resolve questions;

+ Prepares reports and responds to inquiries as necessary;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ and ability to apply principles, practices, and methods of architecture, building design, and the design aspects of building modification and construction;

+ building materials and equipment;

+ building, fire safety and other applicable codes;

+ Skills

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Considerable ability to conduct compliance reviews of construction specifications and drawings;

+ Ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Eight (8) years of experience as a project architect with full responsibility for the architectural design of major building projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

+ College training in architecture may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of five (5) years for a Bachelor's degree program in architecture.

+ A Master's degree in architecture may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience performing digital reviews of contract documents for new building and renovation projects

+ Experience with analyzing commercial and institutional envelope, masonry, and roof system designs

+ Experience developing standardized design requirements for building construction

+ Experience with master planning and pre-design studies

+ Experience with nationally recognized codes and standards for sustainable building construction

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class will be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including a State of Connecticut Architect’s license.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

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 weather conditions.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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