Penn State Job Catalog

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Architectural Designers plan and design building and/or landscape project layouts. Designer responsibilities include gathering design requirements, specifications, and budgets for assigned projects; leading multi-discipline design teams specializing in assigned areas and assets; investigating, evaluating, and creating design solutions to ensure standards are safely met and to prolong the longevity of University property/systems; interacting and collaborating with project managers, occupants/users, department heads, asset team members, and design team members.

• Develop designs for in-house projects
• Serve as point of contact for design consultants
• Assist in establishing and enforcing standards and design quality for University long-term goals and interests
• Guide the design process; collaborate with architects and building users to establish project design direction
• Work with University customers and consultants in developing and designing projects of every scope
• Perform life-cycle cost comparisons and other cost-based analyses for multi-disciplinary projects
• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary design team; lead teams and provide support on construction projects
• Advise on policy and cost implications as well as state and federal requirements relating to safety, building/fire codes, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and any other relevant state or federal agency standards
• Lead/participate on University committees
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00