Job Description

Description of Work

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The North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) is the largest state agency and is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, Division of Community Corrections, and Reentry Programs and Services.

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If you desire a financially rewarding career that includes great work / life balance and is coupled with strong state benefits including retirement, health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays, please apply today!


The NCDAC / Support Services / Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) is recruiting for an entry-level energized and collaborative

Project Architectural Technician (Architectural Technician II)

to be a part of the DECM Engineering Team and provide a path to become a registered North Carolina Architect. This position has a duty station at the DECM Office Complex off Yonkers Road in Raleigh, NC and will be tasked with applying architectural based knowledge, forward-thinking direction, and overall project management.


A successful candidate for the

Project Architectural Technician (Architectural Technician II)

shall have entry-level knowledge of architectural building systems and work directly under the tutelage of the Architectural Supervisor and/or senior Project Architects, while assisting with in-house architectural life-safety, ADA, energy efficiency, egress, and space planning on NCDAC's facilities physical plant for the completion of Force Account construction, renovation, and/or major maintenance projects. This position will be trained on plan development, specification writing, estimating, building envelope and roof evaluations, field investigations, project management, and planning, scoping, budgeting, and evaluation of other systems for new and existing facilities.


A successful candidate for this position shall have the ability and desire to obtain their license to practice Architecture in North Carolina, as this position will provide the pathway to gain the experience and knowledge necessary to sit for the North Carolina licensure exam.


This position requires the daily commute to DECM's Office Complex off Yonkers Road in Raleigh, NC. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with

State Benefits

. The work schedule is Monday - Friday and may require some weekend work to meet the demands of the organization. Flexible work schedules can be discussed at the time of offered employment.

Note to Current State Employees:

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase

MAY

result.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences:

Entry-level knowledge of principles and practices of architecture building system planning, design, AND/OR construction. Entry-level knowledge of NC Building Codes and/or International Building Codes. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD AND/OR Revit design software. Bachelor's degree in architecture from an appropriately accredited institution and (1) year of practical experience within the architectural design field. Ability to obtain a license to practice Architecture in the State of North Carolina within (48) months of employment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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NOTE: Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.



Associate s degree in architectural technology from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of experience in planning and design, cost estimating, and inspection of larger scale including larger construction projects or renovation projects with emphasis on building construction; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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Department of Adult Correction

is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.



The

Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM)

serves as the NCDAC Capital Project Coordinator (CPC) and is tasked with coordinating all capital improvement, new construction, renovation, and repair projects with the State Construction Office (SCO). DECM also acts as the DAC representative on matters involving the State Property Office and State Building Commission. Our unified purpose is to provide architectural and engineering support, sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency planning, as well as construction and maintenance services. This ensures that all statewide Institutions and Facilities comply with building codes, regulations, and legislative mandates while promoting the agency's rehabilitation and reentry goals through offender job training in the construction and maintenance trades.
We support the Institutions and Facilities directly and indirectly by installing and maintaining kitchen, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and electronics equipment. The DECM-Engineering team consists of experts in architectural and engineering design, property services, project management, and sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency (SE&R). These services support new construction, renovation, and like-in-kind and upgrade maintenance repairs to the agency's physical plant while ensuring compliance with the NCDOA State Construction Office.


Through valuable rehabilitation and training for offenders, we aim to improve recidivism rates. DECM-Construction undertakes construction, renovation, and major maintenance projects that involve longer periods of resource allocation with a focus on enhancing the department's infrastructure assets. DECM-Maintenance, which encompasses the Mountain Regional Yard, Piedmont Regional Yard, Coastal Regional Yard, and three Satellite Yards, provides essential plumbing, HVAC/R, and electrical preventative, prescriptive, and routine maintenance services to all Institutions and Facilities. Additionally, our maintenance efforts include specific areas such as telecommunications, electronic intrusion systems (EIS), fencing, cameras, fire alarms, and energy management systems, all focused on maintaining the Department's infrastructure assets.


DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.



It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back"). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.




For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact

Monica Malone

monica.malone@dac.nc.gov

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.