Summary
You will serve as an Architect in the Research and Development Services Division (RDSD), Code 353100, Technical Services Branch of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY.
Duties
You will perform professional work associated with the design of new structures or major modifications to existing structures.
You will conduct investigations of project sites to determine (for new construction) feasibility of proposed project; center line, profile, and elevations; and essential linear and angular measurements.
You will evaluate design objectives, and identify most economical and efficient procedures for building design and performance considering all functional and aesthetic requirements.
You will prepare: (a) detailed fee estimates for use in negotiating with architect-engineer firms for design services; and (b) correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports, and schedules to complete assignment.
You will prepare In-House design plans, specifications, bill of material, construction cost estimate, labor phasing, Design Bid Build (DBB) or Design Build (DB) packages.
You will serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to manage and review work of architect-engineer firms to ensure design excellence and compliance with regulations and criteria.
You will confer with construction contractors to resolve problems or latent conditions, and prepare sketches.
Education
Transcripts must be submitted with your application to verify educational requirements. Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: Bachelor's or higher degree in architecture; OR 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 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 you lack a degree in architecture, but you 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 you 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). Applicants may substitute for specialized experience with education, registration, or a combination of education and experience as follows: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree directly related to architecture OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree directly related to architecture OR You are registered to practice architecture by one of the State registration boards, using standards in compliance with the basic minimum provisions recommended by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards; OR You have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience must equal one hundred percent.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Architect and Design Building and Construction Written Communication Oral Communication This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility and qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.