Architect, GS-0808-13 (37152)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division, Charleston District, Engineering Design Branch, Architecture Section, seeks a senior Architect to lead design efforts and provide technical leadership on Military and Civil Works projects.

The role requires architectural licensure, substantial design experience, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams. It offers a Direct Hire Authority and opportunities for advanced project leadership.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in Architecture for Military projects.
• AE contracting experience as ETL (Engineering Technical Lead) and COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Architect Technical Expert for design, construction, and support across projects.
• Provide technical leadership, review designs, and coordinate with other architects and stakeholders.
• Lead complex architectural design projects and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Design experience (military projects)

AE contracting experience

Contracting officer’s representative (

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Job description

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Charleston District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Charleston, South Carolina

Position Overview/Duties

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an Architect in the South Atlantic Division, Charleston District, Engineering Division, Design Branch, Architecture Section.

Position Title:

Architect

Open Period:

23 October 2026 - 05 November 2026

Duty Location:

Charleston, SC.

Position Overview And Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior Architect Technical Expert with responsibility for creating, designing, coordinating, reviewing, and providing technical and project leadership advice relative to all aspects of design, construction, Military, Civil Works, and Support for other projects. The senior Architect Technical Expert is recognized as the Districts top technical representative in the architectural area of responsibility.

The senior Architect Technical Expert works within the Architecture Section of Engineering Design Branch to ensure the most effective, efficient, and economical achievement of design tasks, to produce work products and services and meet program and production goals. The senior Architect Technical Expert works with other architects through knowledge and application of skills directly relating to architecture, and by assisting in group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal communication, integration of work processes and products, obtaining resources and liaison with the Supervisor. Incumbent’s recommendations and decisions in the architectural design area are relied upon as technically sound and are generally accepted as final commitments. In addition, the senior Architect Technical Expert serves as the lead architect on the more difficult and complex design projects.

Other Conditions And Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Minimum Education Requirement:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in architecture; or 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. Degree must be documented on a transcript.

OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards

GS-0808 Series - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience in:

• Design experience in Architecture for Military projects.
• AE contracting experience as ETL (Engineering Technical Lead) and COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative)

Other Requirements

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Professional Architect: the duties of this position require the incumbent to possess and maintain license/registration as a professional Architect. This license/registration must be in good standing and issued by one of the 50 states or its territories.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget). Before the payment of a Relocation Incentive, an employee must provide residence documentation and maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.
• PCS expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case‑based…