Architect
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
If you have experience in planning designing and managing complex architectural projects enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams and want to play an integral role in a dynamic operations organization then consider joining the Office of the Chief Administrative Services Officer!
If you are selected for this position you will perform the following duties:
- Oversee architectural projects for all FTC facilities from the conception stage through construction and project completion while adhering to local regional and national building codes ADA and OSHA requirements.
- Ensure project teams meet quality schedule contractual and budget goals
- Identify and documents agency design and construction needs; proposing effective options and solutions through architectural principles concepts and methodology.
- Develop specific design solutions and construction documents including contract working drawings and specifications via CAD and other planning software tools.
- Reviews architect and engineering designs and space criteria for economical utilization of facilities space and equipment.
- Advises the Director of Space and Facilities on construction and design projects along with future master planning for all FTC spaces which includes interior moves department space allocations and functionality.
- Maintains successful working relationships with GSA internal and external customers as a point-of-contact for assigned projects.
- U.S. citizenship requirement must be met by the closing date of this vacancy.
- This position is subject to a background investigation.
- Males born after December 31 1959 must register with Selective Service.
- You may serve a one-year probationary period under this appointment.
- You must meet time-in-grade requirement by the closing date of this vacancy.
- You must submit a copy of your performance appraisal with your application.
- This position is in the bargaining unit. This position is represented by the National Treasury Employees Union.
- If selected for this position the agency will evaluate your fitness and whether continuation of employment advances the public interest before extending your appointment beyond one-year probationary period.
To qualify for an Architect at the GS-14 level you must meet the following requirements:You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks:
- Establishing performance goals targets and performance indicators for monitoring the development of various architectural planning products articulating clearly the design intent goals and strategic logic to direct a project managing planning and designing federal commercial or industrial facilities and collaborating with others (e.g. leading or working in multidisciplinary teams) on all phases of planning design and construction of projects from initial discussions with the end users to the completion of the project and occupancy. Demonstrates full compliance with applicable building codes and regulatory requirements; Federal experience working with GSA or equivalent entity preferred.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements for this position applicants must possess the following:
Education Required for Architects:
1. Degree: Architecture; or related field 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.OR2. Combination of education and experience -- 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following:
- Combination of education and experience -- 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. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following:
- Related Curriculum: Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted as satisfying in full the basic requirements provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge skills and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in paragraph A. The 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. The courses required for a degree in architecture generally place emphasis upon planning esthetics and materials and methods of construction while the courses for an architectural engineering degree place equal or greater weight on the technical engineering aspects such as structural systems mechanical systems and the properties of materials. Because of this difference in emphasis persons with degrees in architecture may have a preference for work assignments that offer greater opportunities for them to express their artistic and creative abilities. As a result they may be more concerned with planning and design aspects of architecture and persons with degrees in architectural engineering may be more engaged in aspects emphasizing technical engineering considerations.
- Experience: An applicant 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 that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.
Transcripts are required upon selection.
This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however official transcripts will be required prior to receiving an official offer.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: information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: (1) meet Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 87 or above; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
For more information visit: ICTAP/CTAP
Non-competitive Appointment Authorities:
For more information on non-competitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
- Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
- Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
- Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
- Other Special Appointment Authorities
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
