ARCHITECT

US Federal Trade Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Federal Trade Commission is seeking an Architect at the GS-14 level in Washington, DC. You will plan, design, and manage complex architectural projects in multidisciplinary teams, ensuring design intent and regulatory compliance from initial discussions to occupancy.

The role emphasizes leading or collaborating across phases, applying building codes and federal standards, and leveraging experience in federal facilities to deliver effective solutions within a dynamic operations

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to GS-13 level in Federal service.
• Experience includes planning, designing, and managing architectural projects across all phases from user discussions to occupancy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and manage complex architectural projects.
• Lead or collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across planning, design and construction.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Architectural planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Federal government experience

Job description

If you have experience in planning, designing, and managing complex architectural projects, enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams, and want to play an integral role in a dynamic operations organization, then consider joining the Office of the Chief Administrative Services Officer!

To qualify for an Architect at the GS-14 level, you must meet the following requirements:

You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:

• Establishing performance goals, targets and performance indicators for monitoring the development of various architectural planning products, articulating clearly the design intent, goals, and strategic logic to direct a project, managing, planning and designing federal, commercial or industrial facilities and collaborating with others (e.g., leading or working in multidisciplinary teams) on all phases of planning, design, and construction of projects from initial discussions with the end users to the completion of the project and occupancy. Demonstrates full compliance with applicable building codes and regulatory requirements; Federal experience working with GSA or equivalent entity preferred.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.