ARCHITECTENGINEER (Title 32)

As an ARCHITECT/ENGINEER (Title 32) GSyou will perform planning development necessary to accomplish architecture and engineering functions for programs essential to state Air National Guard daily operations training and readiness missions.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Perform acquisition construction maintenance repair and operation of real property facilities.
• Provide management engineering and other support work related to facility operations.
• Furnish snow removal pest control fire prevention and engineering services activities.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of engineering and architectural drawings specifications and cost estimates.
• Review architectural drawings sketches and specifications for adequacy constructability and compliance.
• Exercise authority in planning directing and coordinating architectural and engineering activities.
• Apply engineering concepts and technical calculations to resolve problems in civil mechanical electrical or general engineering.
• Utilize program and planning documents in determining facility requirements.
• Participate as a technical consultant in conferences with Architectural-Engineering firms.
• Provide technical instructions and information on engineering requirements to subordinate personnel.
• Analyze operational trends and forecast facility and engineering requirements.
• Resolve complex design and construction problems in coordination with engineers contractors and stakeholders.
• Identify and discuss problems as well as corrective actions with leadership and staff.
• Develop engineered solutions to technical problems beyond the ability of subordinates.
• Reprogram activities to meet changes in mission and objectives.
• Plan schedule and assign work for engineering projects and facility programs.
• Oversee development and time phasing of maintenance and construction programs.
• Coordinate acquisition and use of money manpower equipment and material for projects.
• Direct establishment and maintenance of record drawings project files and budget data.
• Develop and maintain effective staff relationships with base and tenant organizations.

Conditions of employment

• IAW The Fair Chance Act Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application upon receipt of an application or prior to during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306 Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membershipplease contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisor probationary period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• PCS expenses may be authorized.
• This position requires and is contingent upon maintaining current registration/licensure as a professional architect by a State registration board. Failure to obtain or maintain registration may result in removal from the position.
• May be a commissioning opportunity. Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria for commissioning in the Air National Guard (ANG) at the time of appointment.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709) will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Officer Only - May be a commissioning opportunity - May not exceed the rank of 2d Lt.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: MUST posses one of the following

• Degree in Architecture:
  • A bachelors or higher degree in architecture that includes at least 60 semester hours in architecture or related disciplines with 30 semester hours in architectural design and 6 semester hours in each of the following: structural technologyproperties of materials/methods of construction and environmental control systems. OR a bachelors or higher degree in architectural engineering (or another closely related field) may be accepted if the completed coursework provided knowledge skills and abilities substantially equivalent to those specified above for an architecture degree.

• Combination of education and experience:
  • College-level education training and/or technical experience that together provided: A thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture and a good understanding (theoretical and practical) of architectural principles methods and techniques and their applications to design and construction.
  • If lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architects office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in the absence of college courses 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST possess at least one year of experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position. This experience must include: Applying professional architectural knowledge to designdevelop and evaluate building projects or major facilities. Preparing detailed drawings specifications and cost estimates and reviewing plans for compliance with codes and regulations. Providing authoritative advice and guidance on architectural standards criteria and technical with engineers contractors and other professionals to resolve complex design and construction problems. Reviewing and evaluating completed work for technical adequacy safety and regulatory compliance.

SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience in managing the function of work to be performed; Experience that includes leading directing and assigning work of personnel.


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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement to assist with describing work experiences; however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed giving dates (months and years) of the experience position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Required Experience:

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