Architect (Historic).

Obsolete Site; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site seeks an experienced architect to serve as the installation POC for the Cultural Resources Management Program (CRMP). The role involves analyzing renovations and improvements to meet mission and environmental requirements, and planning large-scale facility projects to ensure compliance with standards and objectives.

You will monitor substantial construction, renovation, and improvements using professional architectural knowledge, evaluate development plans for real property

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience preparing architectural designs, plans, and/or design specifications; using design and drafting or related software to prepare/review designs; analyzing the impacts (i.e., benefits and liabilities) of facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the installation POC for the Cultural Resources Management Program (CRMP).
• Analyze renovations and improvements needed to meet new mission and environmental requirements.
• Plan and/or monitor large scale facilities projects to ensure compliance with applicable objectives, standards and requirements.
• Monitor and/or manage substantial new construction, renovation and improvement projects utilizing a professional knowledge of architecture.
• Evaluate and recommend development plans for construction, renovation and improvements of real property facilities.
• Serve as technical representative for negotiation and administration of contracts.

Job description

• The duties described below are at the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
• Serve as the installation POC for the Cultural Resources Management Program (CRMP).
• Analyze renovations and improvements needed to meet new mission and environmental requirements.
• Ensure the legal, regulatory, professional and scientific adequacy of projects meet the CRMP goals and planning needs as defined.
• Plan and/or monitor large scale facilities projects to ensure compliance with applicable objectives, standards and requirements.
• Monitor and/or manage substantial new construction, renovation and improvement projects utilizing a professional knowledge of architecture.
• Evaluate and recommend development plans for construction, renovation and improvements of real property facilities.
• Serve as technical representative for negotiation and administration of contracts.
• Evaluate programs and development plans for construction, renovation and improvements of real property facilities.

• The duties described below are at the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence, and limited complexity.
• Serve as the installation POC for the Cultural Resources Management Program (CRMP).
• Analyze renovations and improvements needed to meet new mission and environmental requirements.
• Ensure the legal, regulatory, professional and scientific adequacy of projects meet the CRMP goals and planning needs as defined.
• Plan and/or monitor large scale facilities projects to ensure compliance with applicable objectives, standards and requirements.
• Monitor and/or manage substantial new construction, renovation and improvement projects utilizing a professional knowledge of architecture.
• Evaluate and recommend development plans for construction, renovation and improvements of real property facilities.
• Serve as technical representative for negotiation and administration of contracts.
• Evaluate programs and development plans for construction, renovation and improvements of real property facilities.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Temporary duty travel (5% or less) away from the normal duty station may be required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state issued Driver's License.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Professional Architecture or Architectural Engineering License within 24 months of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secretary of Interior (SOI) Historic Preservation Professional license withing 24 months of employment.
• Overtime may be required
• Must have the ability to discern colors, contrast and depth.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 Education Requirement For Architecture Series

You must meet one of the basic requirements, as well as the specialized experience below, to qualify for this position. You are required to submit a copy of your transcript with your application package to validate education requirements. Application packages submitted without a transcript may be determined incomplete.

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.

In Addition To Meeting The Basic Requirement Above, To Qualify For This Position You Must Also Meet The Qualification Requirements Listed Below

GS-11 level: Specialized Experience required

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience preparing architectural designs, plans, and/or design specifications; using design and drafting or related software to prepare/review designs; analyzing the impacts (i.e., benefits and liabilities) of facility projects; and providing support to engineers with design work and/or facilities inspections.

GS 12 level: Specialized Experience required

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in architecture; facilities planning and construction concepts; assuring compliance with objective standards and requirements; and, establishing architectural project requirements and priorities in developing strategies to create short or long-term goals.

NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your transcripts to your application package. Application packages received without transcripts will NOT receive consideration.

This position may be filled at either grade level advertised. If selected at the developmental GS-11 grade level, you may be promoted to the next grade level non-competitively after completion of one year of specialized experience at the next grade level and all statutory and regulatory requirements have been met, performance is satisfactory and promotion is recommended by the supervisor. Promotion to the next higher grade is not guaranteed and is contingent upon the above criteria.

Education

Education substitution:

You must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• 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(n) 18 Career Field position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement..
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.

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.