Architect

OPEN TO ALL U.S CITIZENS

Job Title/Series /Grade: Architect GS-0808 -12

Pay Range: $88,183- $114,634 per year

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Service: Competitive

Location

Norfolk, VA

Duties:

• You will execute design (of sometimes more than 10 designs at one time) and analyses utilizing advanced architectural software.
• You will conduct site investigation field trips to project sites to collect all pertinent data and refine or develop project scope by inspection of existing conditions and through meetings with the sponsoring and using activities.
• You will investigate or evaluate architectural issues and concerns in existing facilities and develop reports that include recommendations and options for remediation or corrective measures.
• You will plan and lead project design conferences/work sessions and on-site design charrettes/Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACD) with stakeholders to determine project requirements and to develop concept designs.
• You will identify areas of risk associated with design and construction and develop mitigation strategies or alternatives.
• You will perform quality assurance review of drawings, specifications, calculations, cost estimates, and studies prepared by Architect/Engineer R(A/E) design firms.

Condition of Employment:

• Must be a U. S. Citizen.
• Required to obtain/maintain a current valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Required to obtain/ maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Occasional travel within CONUS/OCONUS may be required.
• The incumbent is required to complete the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450, on an annual basis to report financial interest as well as other interests outside the government.
• This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). You must be certified as a Career Field Engineering and Technical Management, Foundational within 36 months of appointment.
• Occasional Travel may be required.
• Registration as an U.S. Register Architect is desirable

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Architecture

OR

Successful completion of a 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.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Developing design drawings and specifications for new facilities or repair, restoration, and alteration of existing facilities using advanced architectural software such as AutoCAD and/or Specs-In-Tact; 2) Participating in on-site analysis to collect data and develop scope for construction projects; 3) Coordinating the architectural design with engineering disciplines to ensure compatibility and efficiency of the site and building design; and 4) Investigating architectural issues and concerns to recommend options for remediation or corrective measures. Note: Experience must clearly be documented in your resume

Benefits:

• Work/Life balance / Flexible Work Schedule
• Telework Option - as determined by the agency policy
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives may be offered
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Retirement and Thrift Savings Account
• Paid Time Off- Federal Holidays