Architect.

Obsolete Site; Hinesville (GA); In loco; USD 52.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Obsolete Site seeks an Architect to prepare in-house architectural designs, coordinate with structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines, and prepare drawings, specifications, estimates, and design analyses for negotiated procurement.

The role involves reviewing A-E submissions for compliance with regulations, maintaining CADD proficiency, developing revisions and change orders, and providing technical guidance to the Construction Division.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field with required course work.
• One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level as described in the announcement.
• Education or combination of education and experience that demonstrates architectural knowledge.

Mansioni

• Prepare in-house architectural designs by evaluating project objectives.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to meet project requirements.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, estimates, and design analysis for procurement.
• Review designs for compliance with criteria, regulations, and codes.
• Maintain knowledge of CADD for design review.
• Prepare design revisions and change orders for bids or construction.
• Provide technical assistance to resolve design problems or modify contracts.
• Conduct field investigations of project sites and existing building conditions.

Conoscenze

Architectural design

Field investigations

Regulatory compliance

A-E review

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Strumenti

CADD systems

AutoCAD

Descrizione del lavoro

• Prepare in-house architectural designs by evaluating project objectives.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines to ensure all project requirements are met.
• Prepare necessary drawings, specifications, estimates, and design analysis for negotiated procurement.
• Review architectural designs submitted by Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms and other agencies for compliance with applicable criteria, regulations, and codes.
• Maintain and apply a thorough working knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems for the preparation and review of in-house and A-E designs.
• Prepare design revisions, amendments, and change orders for plans and specifications out for bid or under construction.
• Provide technical assistance to Construction Division representatives to resolve design problems or prepare contract modifications.
• Conduct field investigations of project sites and existing building conditions for review to incorporate design solutions.
• Provide architectural direction and guidance to other employees.

Duties

• Prepare in-house architectural designs by evaluating project objectives.
• Coordinate with structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines to ensure all project requirements are met.
• Prepare necessary drawings, specifications, estimates, and design analysis for negotiated procurement.
• Review architectural designs submitted by Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms and other agencies for compliance with applicable criteria, regulations, and codes.
• Maintain and apply a thorough working knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems for the preparation and review of in-house and A-E designs.
• Prepare design revisions, amendments, and change orders for plans and specifications out for bid or under construction.
• Provide technical assistance to Construction Division representatives to resolve design problems or prepare contract modifications.
• Conduct field investigations of project sites and existing building conditions for review to incorporate design solutions.
• Provide architectural direction and guidance to other employees.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 2 years. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.
• Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This is an obligated position. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is...

Basic Requirement For Architect:

• Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in architecture or in a 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.

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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: (1) Related Curriculum - Degree in architectural engineering provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in statement A above, or (2) Experience: 1 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 any college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.

In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirements Listed Below:

Specialized Experience GS-07:

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) assist in preparing basic architectural drawings from detailed instructions provided by senior architects; 2) assist in interpreting basic computations and calculations to complete projects; 3) assist with analyzing problems by applying findings from field investigations.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Architecture.

OR

Superior Academic Achievement. In Order To Be Creditable Under This Provision, Superior Academic Achievement Must Have Been Gained In a Curriculum That Is Qualifying For The Position To Be Filled, Such As That Identified In Education Above. Superior Academic Achievement Is Based On:

• Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR
• Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR
• Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achshonor.org/).

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience GS-09:

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) use basic architectural techniques to complete architectural designs; 2) interpret basic computation and calculations to complete projects; 3) assist in the analysis of problems based on field investigations or studies of construction and design conditions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

OR

Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Architecture.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience GS-11:

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) develop and prepare complete design documents for renovations or small new constructions; 2) review and analyze designs prepared by contractors for accuracy and compliance with project objectives and regulatory codes; 3) resolve common design and construction problems by providing technical advice and recommending modifications in construction phase.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR

Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Architect.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Specialized Experience GS-12:

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) manage comprehensive in-house design projects coordinating with others to ensure objectives and schedules are met; 2) lead reviews of contractor design packages submitted ensuring adherence to regulations and architectural principles; 3) prepare and authorize design revisions to resolve conflicts and accommodate changes in service requirements.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year trial period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior Non-Federal work experience and certain Military Service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.