Architect

U.S. Coast Guard; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Cape May, NJ seeks a GS-0808-12 Architect to support the TRACEN Cape May Design and Construction office. The role requires formal education in architecture and specialized experience related to building design and construction management.

Applicants must meet basic requirements, including relevant coursework and experience, and provide transcripts. The position involves developing construction drawings and leading architectural projects in the DHS framework.

Qualifications

• Degree: architecture or related field including 60 semester hours in architecture or related disciplines, with 30 in architectural design and 6 semester hours in each of structural technology, materials and construction, and environmental control systems.
• Combination of education and experience accepted if it provides knowledge of architecture principles and techniques.
• At least 1 year of specialized experience or substitution of education for experience; transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop construction drawings and specifications for architectural systems using industry standard software.
• Manage or lead significant phases of construction projects, including new construction, repair, renovation or restoration.
• Apply architectural and related engineering concepts to solve design and construction problems and adapt standards as needed.
• Evaluate planning projects for technical validity, feasibility, and produce clear analytical or design reports.

Education

Degree in architecture

Related field/architectural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

This vacancy is for a GS - 0808 - 12, Architect located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN CAPE MAY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION in CAPE MAY, New Jersey.

Basic Requirements

• This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this position, you MUST meet all of the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Basic Requirements 808: Degree: architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems. (Transcripts must be submitted with your application.) OR Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings.
• Related Curriculum: Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted as satisfying in full the basic requirements, provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in paragraph A. The curriculum for a degree in either architecture or architectural engineering covers function, esthetics, site, structure, economics, mechanical-electrical, and other engineering problems related to the design and construction of buildings primarily (but not exclusively) intended to house human activities.
• Experience: An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.
• In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must demonstrate minimum qualifying specialized experience. MINIMUM QUALIFYING SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
• To be creditable, an applicant's one full year of specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance.
• GS-12: In order to qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have one full year of the minimum qualifying specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-11 level in the federal service.

Examples of the minimum qualifying specialized experience equal to the GS-11 level include performing the following types of tasks on a regular and recurring basis:

• Designing and developing the construction drawings and specifications for engineering and/or architectural systems using industry standard software (e.g. AutoCAD, Revit, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Managing or leading significant phases construction projects or complex architectural projects such as multi‑story office buildings, industrial facilities, or other large structures, including new construction, repair, renovation, or restoration.
• Applying architectural and related engineering concepts (e.g., structural, civil, or mechanical systems) to solve a variety of design and construction problems, adapt standards, or develop innovative solutions.
• Evaluating architectural planning projects for technical validity, feasibility, and preparing clear analytical or design reports.

Applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate the required minimum qualifying specialized experience will be evaluated based on the occupational assessment competencies listed below. A COMPETENCY is defined as a measurable pattern of knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual needs to perform work roles or occupational functions. Architecture - Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and prac