Summary
About the Position: The selectee performs a variety of Architectural duties related to the development of architectural designs and writing detailed specifications for new construction, interior, and exterior alterations, restorations, additions, and repairs to existing buildings and structures.
Duties
Serve as an Architect within the Design Branch of Engineering and Construction Division.
Responsible for all aspects of architectural design for facilities including new construction, renovations of existing structures, and other architectural design support for assigned civil works and military program projects.
Serve technical or design team leader on assigned in-house, A/E, and Design-Build projects.
Develop spatial requirements and relationships, code analysis, coordinate building design elements, create building floor plans, elevations, and sectional relationships, development of construction drawings, design analysis, and specifications.
Coordinate architectural design work and life safety requirements at all stages of design .
Collaborate with structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, civil site, cost, other engineers, and other designers and integrates engineer discipline requirements to produce a coordinated design.
Research, program, plan, and design new buildings or extensions or alterations to existing structures.
Restore and conserve historic structures by applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing and procedures, building and life safety codes, and building materials and systems.
Develop general and detailed drawings, design analyses, computations and calculations, and technical specifications for architectural features of assigned projects.
Perform office and field architectural duties associated with field verification, in house design, reviews, and support during construction.
Utilize computer aided design and drafting systems and three-dimensional building information modeling in the design and development of design and construction contract drawings
Evaluate technical data pertaining to materials, equipment, shop drawings, proposals for modifications and additions.
Evaluate methods of installation submitted by contractors and performs reviews for technical feasibility, adequacy and compliance with specifications.
Education
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.