Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About The Adjutant General's Office
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The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.
Role Overview:
You will serve as a designer of new buildings, restoring or conserving old buildings and developing new ways of using existing buildings. You will serve as a designer of construction projects, which includes, planning, designing, funding and writing specifications. You will work independently to achieve general goals and objectives provided by the supervisor. You will provide in-house professional architectural services and advice to the Director of Facilities and Engineering for all construction projects. Coordinates and develops new facility designs and renovations of existing facilities. You will supervise and coordinate the preparation of project design plans, specifications and bidding documents. You will review documents prepared by contractors and staff for technical adequacy and compliance with federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
-Prepare research and projections for development and master planning.
-Maintain and monitor general maintenance and minor design changes.
-Ensure the timely changes of additions, deletions, and corrections to the inventory listing of properties.
-Provide budgetary input to Division Director.
-Provide staff responsibility for general maintenance of minor or light construction projects.
-Coordinate and develops new facility design and renovations of existing facilities.
-Provide general supervision of facility maintenance and minor and light construction.
-Coordinate and approve the purchase of materials for construction projects.
-Supervise all special projects appropriated to the department.
-Develop specifications for the construction, alterations, or repair of the department-owned property.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
-Thorough knowledge of building design and construction, including aspects of architectural, structural, and mechanical engineering and design;
-Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in building design, construction, and maintenance;
-Broad knowledge of OSHA and Fire and Safety requirements for building construction and equipment;
-Ability to estimate the cost of building construction repair and maintenance;
-Ability to prepare plans and specifications and solicit bids for construction and equipment;
-Ability to analyze construction problems and recommend effective solutions;
-Ability to coordinate and prioritize sub-elements of the project;
-Ability to develop preventive maintenance programs for various kinds of facilities;
-Ability to determine space requirements;
-Ability to prepare budgets and comprehensive reports of operations;
-Ability to deal effectively with architects, contractors, engineers, facility maintenance personnel, and other contacts in the work;
-Ability to become registered as a Professional Architect in the State of Indiana.
-Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
The job description is not desgined to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are requried of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
-Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
-Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
-Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
-Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
-Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
-A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
-150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
-Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
-Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
-12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
-Education Reimbursement Program
-Group life insurance
-Referral Bonus program
-Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
-Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
-Free Parking for most positions
-Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobsspd.IN.gov.
