Telework eligibleFederal

Architect

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management · Department of Labor

Architecture

Salary
$121,785–$187,093/year
Grade
13–14
Work location
Telework eligible · Washington, District of Columbia
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Apply by
Oct 29, 2026
Category
Architecture

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Summary

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Business Operations Center (BOC), Office of Real and Personal Property (ORPP). The employee will serve as a senior technical specialist and plan, organize, coordinate, and advise on work activities related to architectural design and function. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Analyze design needs and prepares comprehensive reports of findings across the complete spectrum of design performed by contractors. Prepare new or revises design criteria and/or scopes of work that integrate design and construction activities and the implementation and oversight of engineering, architecture, and/or scientific requirements. Review architectural aspects of design in detail ensuring applicable codes, standards and criteria are met. Prepare summary architecture assessments or independent evaluation of the design and recommends corrective action regarding technical deficiencies. Design a wide variety of structures and complexes through computer aided design and drafting technology or rendering sketches and drawings. Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative responsible for managing new and existing multi-year construction projects, renovations, and modernization projects with unusual or unprecedented architectural challenges. Lead the concept development phase and collaborates with others to address accessibility, security, building codes, mechanical systems, and design standards.

Education

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

How you will be evaluated

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to evaluate your qualifications. You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13089820 USA Hire You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, and volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.). Most recent performance appraisal/evaluation signed and dated within 18 months is requested by the agency but will not disqualify candidates if not submitted. If not submitted during the application process, one may/will be requested at the time of the interview if the opportunity is extended. *In most cases, ICTAP/CTAP applicants must submit this document - please see ICTAP/CTAP links below for more details. INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) will be considered well-qualified if they attain at least a rating score of 85 in a numerical rating scheme. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

About this listing

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management has 2 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Washington, District of Columbia. See all Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $121,785 to $187,093 a year. That covers GS-13 to GS-14 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 13 days, from Oct 16, 2026 to Oct 29, 2026. Among currently open Architecture postings, the typical advertised window is about 13 days.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, employees of the hiring agency and 4 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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