Architect.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Kansas City, MO seeks an Architect to prepare plans, specifications, and design analyses for buildings and related projects, ensuring compliance with codes and agency criteria.

You will coordinate with other disciplines, provide technical direction, review shop drawings, and maintain current design knowledge to deliver complete architectural drawings including elevations, sections, details, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field with specified course work.
• Combination of education and experience demonstrating architectural knowledge and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Prepares plans, specifications, design analysis and estimates for all aspects of architectural design for buildings and related projects.
• Ensures that the architectural design meets all current code, user, and aesthetic requirements.
• Coordinates the architectural design with all other disciplines involved in the project.
• Provides technical direction and coordination to team members.
• Reviews shop drawings for contract compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of current design and code criteria.
• Prepares complete architectural design drawings in compliance with agency criteria and needs of the project, including floor plans, interior and exterior elevations, sections, details, perspectives and various schedules.
• Overseas and reviews for sufficiency all drafting of final architectural construction drawings, including drawings supplied by engineering specialists.
• Evaluates technical data pertaining to materials, equipment, methods of construction.

Skills

Coordination of architectural design

Design analysis

Code compliance

Shop drawings review

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Combination of Education and Experience

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares plans, specifications, design analysis and estimates for all aspects of architectural design for buildings and related projects.
• Ensures that the architectural design meets all current code, user, and aesthetic requirements.
• Coordinates the architectural design with all other disciplines involved in the project.
• Provides technical direction and coordination to team members.
• Reviews shop drawings for contract compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of current design and code criteria.
• Prepares complete architectural design drawings in compliance with agency criteria and needs of the project, including floor plans, interior and exterior elevations, sections, details, perspectives and various schedules.
• Overseas and reviews for sufficiency all drafting of final architectural construction drawings, including drawings supplied by engineering specialists.
• Evaluates technical data pertaining to materials, equipment, methods of construction.

Duties

• Prepares plans, specifications, design analysis and estimates for all aspects of architectural design for buildings and related projects.
• Ensures that the architectural design meets all current code, user, and aesthetic requirements.
• Coordinates the architectural design with all other disciplines involved in the project.
• Provides technical direction and coordination to team members.
• Reviews shop drawings for contract compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of current design and code criteria.
• Prepares complete architectural design drawings in compliance with agency criteria and needs of the project, including floor plans, interior and exterior elevations, sections, details, perspectives and various schedules.
• Overseas and reviews for sufficiency all drafting of final architectural construction drawings, including drawings supplied by engineering specialists.
• Evaluates technical data pertaining to materials, equipment, methods of construction.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to 10% 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 An 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.

Minimum Qualifications GS-09

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) managing projects throughout the lifecycle of the project; AND 2) reviewing plans, designs, and specifications prepared by others. 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: Business Management or Real Estate.

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.

Minimum Qualifications GS-11

Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Evaluation and design of civil/military projects; 2) managing projects throughout the lifecycle of the project; AND 3) reviewing plans, designs, and specifications prepared by others. (Your resume must support your responses) This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next 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.

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.

Education

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 probationary 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 Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
• 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.
• Advanced-in-Hire, Enhanced Leave Accrual, Student Loan repayment or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.
• May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements, fully successful performance and meeting minimum qualification requirements.

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.