Architect

Offices, Boards and Divisions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice seeks an Architect (GS-0808-13) to manage real property asset programs, including land and buildings. The role requires rigorous adherence to qualification standards and superior project management within a federal context.

You will apply architectural design principles to plan, organize, and direct asset-related activities, ensuring optimal performance of DOJ facilities and compliance with federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture or related field with 60 semester hours in architecture, including 30 in architectural design and 6 in structural technology, materials and environmental control systems.
• Combination of education and experience showing knowledge of architectural principles and methods and their application to buildings.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in an architect's office or architectural work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Department of Justice's real property asset management programs, including land, buildings, and other structures.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control asset management activities and oversee results.
• Apply project management and architectural design principles to the planning and improvement of DOJ buildings and facilities.

Skills

CADD system

Project management

Architectural design

Education

Architecture degree with 60 credit hours including 30 in design and 6 in structural tech/materials/enviro

Combination of education and experience indicating professional architecture knowledge

5 years of professional architectural experience

Job description

This position is responsible for the Department of Justice's (DOJ) real property asset management programs. Assets include land, building, and other structures which are permanent acquisitions (federally owned) or those that are temporary in nature. Responsibilities include the functions of planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, controlling, and overseeing the asset with responsibility for the results.

To qualify for the position of Architect, at GS-0808-13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Basic Requirement

A. You must have a degree in architecture; or related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related discipline 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. (NOTE: Transcripts MUST be provided.)

B. A 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. (NOTE: Transcripts MUST be provided.)

C. 5 years of experience conducting relevant professional work in architects office or in architectural work.

Non-qualifying experience

• Professional Landscape - architecture work consisting mainly of the layout, design, construction, or maintenance of land areas and landscape features, including ground and water forms, vegetation, roads, walks, incidental structures, and other landscape features.
• Experience in the application of artistic embellishment to practical design, such as the decoration of interiors, including the construction, layout, and selection of furniture and furnishings that do not alter the basic architectural design of the interior.
• City and community planning work that relates to the broad social and economic growth and development of such community services and facilities as industry, commerce, transportation, streets, utilities, and parks.

You MUST have a current, valid license

to practice Architecture in the United states. (NOTE: A copy of your license MUST be provided.)

Specialized Experience

For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service utilizing a CADD system to prepare drawings, layouts and design specifications, applying project management principles, methods, and tools to resolve architectural problems AND applying architectural design, construction and improvement to buildings.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 09/25/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.