Architect I (DMVA)
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Architect I (DMVA)
Location
Centennial, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
OAA00108 - 07.2025
Department
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Division
Army National Guard
Opening Date
08/07/2025
Closing Date
8/21/2025 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
Military & Veterans Affairs, 6848 South Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112
Hiring Pay Rate
Promotions/Transfers/Reinstatements pay rate are determined by internal policies.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
DMVA State Human Resources Office, 303-704-8597
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
The Colorado Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans.
DMVA offers a comprehensive benefit program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!
Description of Job
This position is located at the Centennial Headquarters and is part of a team that manages, plans, and oversees a variety of construction projects for all Colorado Army National Guard facilities statewide. This position works a compressed work week of Tuesday through Friday, 10-hour days. This position will eventually complete training and be assigned to serve as the DMVA State Buildings Program (SBP) Delegate. This responsibility acts on behalf of the Department of Personnel & Administration/Office of the State Architect as the listed authority to sign for the State Buildings Program in the administration of State contracted design/construction projects. This position will also manage Architectural programming, design, and construction oversight in support of the Colorado Army National Guard and Veterans Affairs, including new facility projects and improvements to existing facilities across the entire state. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
reviewing and approving all official documentation requiring signature by the Office of the State Architect;
administering and overseeing the State Buildings Program procedures and rules within the Department, with close coordination with the State Architect, DMVA finance, and staff;
providing administrative review and approval of construction drawings and specifications for conformance with Office of the State Architect standards;
participating in Land Acquisition opportunities for new DMVA facilities, assisting with site reviews and preparation of development costs, and coordinating with DMVA leadership, finance, and Real Estate Delegate on land appraisals and dispositions of existing COARNG facilities;
providing reporting to the Office of the State Architect as new Senate/House Bills and alerts are disseminated;
coordinating with the Construction and Facilities Management Office and Veterans Affairs staff for requested information;
assisting with funding reconciliations at the end of each Controlled Maintenance project, determining if funding is available to transfer to another financially challenged project, and coordinating with the State Architect and DMVA Accounting on transferring available funding from one project to another;
coordinating with DMVA finance to assist with State Auditors, State Controller, or outside audits as needed;
administering the yearly DMVA State Budget Submission for Capital Construction and Controlled Maintenance projects and preparing comprehensive and accurate budget submission documents;
providing the Construction and Facilities Management Office Director and DMVA Deputy Executive Director with a recommended list of projects for review and comment;
managing the design and construction for complex Sustainment, Restoration, Modernization, and Controlled Maintenance of up to $4,000,000, with emphasis on architectural improvements and determining the most effective way to analyze engineering studies or proposals;
analyzing complicated architectural/engineering data to determine optimal design methodology;
preparing and/or overseeing the preparation of architectural/ engineering drawings, specifications, and comprehensive cost estimates covering a broad range of complex facilities and utility systems for all areas of support of the Colorado Army National Guard;
coordinating construction schedules with users/units/activities; overseeing bid process & contracting general contractors;
providing observation of the project to ensure projects are completed according to specifications and applicable codes;
reviewing change orders requested by the Construction Contractor and negotiating as an official representative of the DMVA with Construction Agents; and
administering complex contract issues as they arise, coordinating with DMVA leadership, DMVA finance, and the Attorney General when vendor disputes and legal Issues arise.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Current, valid licensure as an Architect by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Please note you must attach a copy of your licensure to your application to be considered for this position.
AND
Five years of professional experience in construction management.
Substitutions
Please note that there is no substitution for the valid licensure as an Architect.
Current, valid licensure as an Architect by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Please note you must attach a copy of your licensure to your application to be considered for this position.
AND
Additional education that was not required for the Architect license from an accredited institution in the fields of Architecture, Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management, may be used to substitute for the required experience listed above on a year-for-year basis. In order for credit to be granted for education, your educational transcripts must be attached to your State of Colorado application.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience in architecture or architectural engineering.
Experience in bidding and contracting construction projects.
Experience developing and writing project Scopes of Work.
Knowledge of and experience using standard State of Colorado contracts and other forms used during project development and execution.
Experience reviewing construction documents and as-built drawings in AutoCAD.
Conditions of Employment
Must have and maintain a current Colorado Driver's License.
Must be willing to undergo a background check.
Must be willing to travel to facilities within Colorado and to attend training outside of Colorado.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and have a working knowledge of AutoCAD software.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
Must have strong contract negotiation skills.
Must have the ability to adapt standard practices and to apply innovative techniques in solving design and construction challenges.
Must be willing to work ten-hour work days, Tuesday through Friday.
Resumes in lieu of applications will not be accepted. All relevant education and experience must be included on your application in order to be reviewed.
Supplemental Information
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go tospb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.govunder Rules.
Colorado For All Philosophy:
Colorado for Allmeans working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. It means we support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity.
Employment Philosophy: The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) strives to build and maintain workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans. We are building a Colorado for All through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The DMVA is committed to non-discriminatory practices in hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Accommodations:
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at 720-250-1538.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Did you attach a current, valid licensure as an Architect by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors?
Yes
No
02
Describe your professional experience in construction management. List the names of employers and dates. Include names and numbers of references in order for us to validate your experience.
03
If you have earned additional education that you wish to be considered, please confirm that you have attached your transcripts to your application by selecting "yes". If you do not have additional education to be reviewed, then you may select "no".
Yes
No
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