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 🔗Architectural Consultant

  • Full Time
  • Old Economy Village Visitor Center, 16th Street, Ambridge, PA
  • $78,925 - $119,844/- USD / Year
  • October 27, 2026
  • Department: Division of Architecture and Preservation
  • Job Reference #: CSSC-2026-59345-13330
  • Job Summary: This position supports planning, design, and review of construction and preservation projects at historic sites/museums across Pennsylvania. It ensures safe, well maintained facilities that follow building codes and historic preservation standards.
  • Job Qualifications:

    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

    One year as an Architectural Designer 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
    Three years of professional architectural experience in building renovation or preservation and new construction for commercial, institutional, government, or educational buildings or structures, and a bachelor’s degree in architecture, architectural engineering, or a closely related field which included major course work in architectural design; or
    An equivalent combination of experience and training.

    Special Requirements:

    This position requires an active licensure as a registered architect by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a reciprocal jurisdiction; or an active certification as issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).

    Other Requirements:

    This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C Driver’s License.
    You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
    You must be able to perform essential job functions.
    How to Apply:

    Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
    If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
    Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
    Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
    All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

     

    Veterans:

    Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

    EXAMINATION INFORMATION
    Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
    Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
    Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
    You must provide complete and accurate information or your score may be lower than deserved.
    you may be disqualified.
    You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    Your results will be provided via email.

  • How to Apply:

    ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA’S JOB SITE HERE: Architectural Consultant Application

  • Job benefits: Please visit the application site for detailed job benefits.
  • Contact Name: MegAnn Carey
  • Application Email: mecarey@pa.gov
  • Application URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/5508668-0/architectural-consultant
  • Application Phone #: 970-490-8913
  • Application Address: Old Economy Village 270 16th St. Ambridge, PA 15003
  • 270 16th St, Ambridge, PA 15003, USA

Website Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Division of Architecture and Preservation (DAP): Provides professional construction management, historic preservation services, and architectural services for the many buildings, museums, and structures of PHMC. On an annual basis, DAP oversees $30M in capital projects and approximately $10M in special fund projects at locations across the commonwealth.

THE POSITION: 
Do you have the architectural design, review, and technical consulting skills needed to provide long-range planning that will preserve historic sites and museums administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC)? If so, consider joining this dynamic and diverse team within the Bureau of Management Services, Division of Architecture and Preservation in our responsibility for maintaining over 400 buildings in Pennsylvania. Apply today to put your passion for architecture and history to use and become an essential member of our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the planning, design, and review of construction and preservation projects at historic sites and museums across the Commonwealth. It helps ensure safe, well maintained facilities that follow building codes and historic preservation standards. As an Architectural Consultant, you will perform the following duties:

  • Technical Guidance: Provide advice on preservation projects, new construction, building code compliance, and modern construction methods
  • Site Evaluation: Visit project locations to gather information, assess building conditions, and plan design approaches
  • Design Development: Create design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates that follow state codes and project requirements
  • Project Coordination: Work with staff, administrators, and outside professionals to support progress through all phases of a project
  • Document Review: Examine design submissions and recommend revisions to meet standards and project goals
  • Construction Oversight: Inspect renovation and construction work to ensure compliance with contract documents and preservation standards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

 

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

How to Apply

You may review NCPE's internship opportunities anytime without registering. Use the search function to find listings by location, keyword, or area of interest/category. Once you identify one or more positions of interest, there is a 3-step application process.

Step 1: Click on the Apply for Job button, then select Universal Application. Click on Register to create a User Account, which requires a username and email. A link will be sent to you from manager@preservenet.org to create a password. We suggest that you add this email to your safe senders list so you don't miss receiving this important link. You will be instructed to Log In to Preservenet using your username or email and password, which will take you back to the Universal Application.

Step 2: The Universal Application is required to apply for all NCPE internships. You fill out this form only once. In addition to contact information, educational status, work history, and experience, it requires two attachments: (1) the 2 most recent years of academic transcripts. These may be unofficial transcripts if official versions are unavailable. A PDF is preferred, labeled Your Your Last Name_Your First Name_Transcript. (2) a resume or CV (curriculum vitae). Please limit to a maximum of 4 pages; 2 pages are preferred. A PDF is preferred but jpg, png, doc, or docx file types are accepted. Label Your Last Name_Your First Name_Resume. This form may be saved as a draft and completed later. Use the link provided to return to the form.

Step 3: Once you submit the Universal Application, you may browse and apply for NCPE internships using the link provided. Complete the application process by clicking on the Apply for job button found at each internship listing and upload the required Essay. Use the essay to explain why you are applying for an internship, including how your interest areas will benefit the National Park Service (NPS) and how the internship will further your studies and career goals. Be as specific as possible; there is a 400-word maximum length. Submit the essay to finish the application for that position. You may apply for a maximum of 6 internships during an application round; there is no limit at other times of the year. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!



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