Working Title: Staff Architect

Job Class: Architect 2

Agency: Housing Finance Agency

• Job ID : 80473

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, with intermittent trips to the office and other work locations. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/25/2024

• Closing Date : 10/08/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Housing Finance Agency / Housing Finance-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Human Resources Processing / MF-Construction

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $40.82 - $58.47 / hourly; $85,232 - $122,085 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Minnesota Housing is hiring! The work you'll do is much more than a job. Join a talented workforce dedicated to creating a better place for Minnesotans to live. You will be part of a team of dedicated architects leading the housing industry toward "path to zero" reducing the amount of energy required to operate buildings and moving to clean energy sources. You will also work independently on a variety of multifamily housing developments located throughout Minnesota seeking funding for rehabilitation that results in preservation of housing that is decent, safe, affordable, as well as sustainable.

Top candidates may be requested to provide a list and/or portfolio of the projects they have worked on.

Essential Job Duties

• Review estimated costs for new construction and rehabilitation work scopes for reasonableness.

• Assist team members in assessing and ranking proposals on severity and urgency of critical rehabilitation needs.

• Review concept/schematic design, design development, 70% bid documents,100% contract documents, and proposed rehab work scopes for conformance with applicable Minnesota Housing's Building Standards.

• Review architect and construction agreements for conformance with Minnesota Housing's guides.

• Perform contract administration duties, which includes monitoring construction progress, preparing trip reports, reviewing and approving change orders and contractors' applications for payment.

• Assist asset management and compliance staff as they inspect physical conditions of existing housing developments within Minnesota Housing's portfolio.

• Work with other staff architects to regularly review and update Minnesota Housing's building standards, which promote decent, safe, and durable housing, as well as energy conservation and protecting our environment.

• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

• Four (4) years of experience working in all aspects of architecture from schematic design, design development, contract documents and throughout contract administration.

• Applicants must be licensed as an architect with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design or obtain licensure through reciprocity within 90 days of hire.

• Cultural competency as demonstrated by skills for communication and interaction across cultures and awareness of one’s own world view and that different world views exist.

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to project sites located throughout the State of Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on multifamily residential projects involving new construction and rehabilitation of all sizes and scopes of work.

• Experience with Enterprise Green Communities Criteria, Passive House, SB2030, etc.

• Working knowledge of building codes.

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Bluebeam Software.

• Knowledge of HUD's lead-based paint regulations, as well as asbestos and radon regulations.

Physical Requirements

Requires moving office items such as file folders and small office tools. A certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Reference Checks.

• Job related background checks.

• Conflict of Interest Disclosure.

• Driver’s License Check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.