ARCHITECT

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington seeks an Architect to lead in-house architectural design work within defined milestones and quality standards for Navy facilities. The role requires developing concepts and coordinating project teams.

The position involves analyzing alterations, participating in FACD/charrettes, identifying risks, and preparing reports and presentations to support design decisions.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading the production of construction documents (plans & specifications) for large and/or highly complex buildings.
• Experience coordinating multiple disciplines in architecture projects.
• Experience resolving architectural construction and design issues during construction.

Responsibilities

• Execute in-house architectural design work products within milestones and quality standards.
• Analyze and design alterations and modifications to existing facilities for Navy, Marine Corps, and other commands.
• Participate in on-site FACD/charrettes to determine functional requirements and develop concept designs.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and economic analyses; present architectural topics.

Skills

Architectural design

Project coordination

Construction documents

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a ARCHITECT in the Naval Facilities Engineering Command of NAVAL FAC ENGINEERING CMD WASH.

Duties

You will be directly responsible for executing in-house architectural design work products and services within specified milestones and quality standards.You will analyze and design extensive architectural alterations and modifications to existing facilities to meet the ever-changing demands placed upon the shore establishments of the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands.You will participate in on-site Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACD) and/or charrette to determine functional requirements and develop concept design for large, complex projects.You will investigate or evaluates architectural issues and concerns in existing facilities, and develop reports that include recommendations and options for remediation or corrective measures, as applicable.You will plan and lead project design conferences/work sessions and on-site Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACD) and/or charrettes with stakeholders to determine project requirements and to develop concept designs.You will identify areas of risk associated with advanced planning, design and construction and develop mitigation strategies or alternatives.You will prepare correspondence, reports, and economic analyses. Prepares written and oral presentations regarding architectural-related topics.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-12) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF) at the GS-13 level that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates which is CURRENT registration as a Professional Architect (RA) in any state, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your current registration with your application to be considered for the GS-13 position). In addition to the SPF and Basic Education Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience. For the GS-13 level your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

1. Leading the production of construction document (plans & specifications) for large and/or highly complex buildings (i.e., multi-story office buildings, training facilities, multi-purpose buildings, aircraft hangars, medical facilities maintenance shops, food service facilities, and/or large housing projects), including architectural design drawings, plans, specifications, and design-build requests for proposal;
2. Reviewing facilities construction submittals for conformance to the requirements of architectural contract drawings / specifications as well as requirements for state / local regulatory agencies;
3. Experience in the coordination and management of multiple disciplines in to the overall Architecture of projects. Must be able to conceptualize complex Architecture and Engineering designs for the project and coordinate creative solutions;
4. Resolving architectural construction and design issues encountered during the performance of construction;
5. Acting as discipline specific (architectural) mentor to junior architectural engineering staff.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

1. Applicants must meet the following Basic Requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: A. I have a bachelor's or higher degree in architecture. OR B. I have a bachelor's or higher degree in a field related to architecture 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 C. I have a combination of 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. My 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 OR I lack a degree in architecture, but I have 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 that demonstrates that I have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. (Note - In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required).

Additional Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. "This position is being recruited for the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and may subsequently be realigned under the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC)." A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre‑employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt‑in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt‑in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well‑qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF‑50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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