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Job 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.
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 Officers 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.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Candidate required to obtain and maintain the necessary security/investigation level.
- Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
You must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this position as described below.
Individual Occupational Requirement:
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.
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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.
Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs) to perform the duties of the position successfully and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
For the GS-13 the next lowest grade is the GS-12. Qualifying specialized experience for this position include meeting 4 of 5 of the following:
- Experience developing design intent project goals and strategies to guide architectural planning and design projects.
- Experience supporting the planning and design of federal facilities.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout all phases of planning design and construction from project development through completion and occupancy.
- Experience developing architectural design documents using drafting software including site plans floor plans sections details schedules and specifications.
- Experience evaluating architectural designs to ensure compliance with applicable building codes regulatory requirements and design standards.
For the GS-14 the next lowest grade is the GS-13. Qualifying specialized experience for this position include meeting all of the following:
- Experience developing design intent project goals and strategies to guide architectural planning and design projects.
- Experience managing the planning and design of intricate federal facilities.
- Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams throughout all phases of planning design and construction from project development through completion and occupancy.
- Experience developing architectural design documents including site plans floor plans sections details schedules and specifications.
- Experience evaluating architectural designs to ensure compliance with applicable building codes regulatory requirements and design standards.
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.
The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers improve working conditions expand high-quality employment opportunities and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
As a condition of employment all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities systems information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
This position is inside the bargaining unit and will be included in the Local 12 AFGE bargaining unit.
The full performance level is GS-14. For more information Click here for Career Ladder Promotion Information
This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore if selected you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually.
For more information click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.
Based on agency needs additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.
The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.
The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agencys complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act such as law enforcement or national security positions.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
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.
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