This position is located in the Indian Affairs (IA), Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management, Office of Facilities, Property and Safety Management, Division of Facilities Management and Construction (DFMC) located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Duties

Major Duties Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Awarding Official's Technical Representative, and/or the Grant Awarding Official's Technical Representative for DFMC managed projects. Incumbent prepares complete solicitation packages (e.g., statement of work, statement of objectives, statement of requirements, conceptual drawings) with design guidelines for projects to be designed by A-E services or design-build contractor. Conducts project management responsibilities such as: developing architectural and engineering (A/E) statements of work; project schedules, cost estimates, and budgets; technical design reviews and analysis of drawings and specifications; ensures project compliance with contract provisions and standards; proposes contract changes and modifications; recommends final acceptance of work and prepares closeout documents. Coordinates for and secures archaeological, historical preservation, environmental, and other clearances prior to construction and monitors project compliance with building and safety codes and standards through document reviews and site visits. Utilizes DFMC management tools such as the Indian Affairs - Facilities Management System (IA-FMS) and Finance and Business Management System (FBMS) to participate in reconciling project data and tracking project progress and costs. Responds to inquiries and attends meetings with Tribal leaders, school boards, law enforcement officials, private interests, state officials, and other federal officials to present projects, describe impacts and to ensure adherence to schedules and designs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Indian Preference applies (must submit a BIA Form 4432).
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework, and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Level 2 certificate within 4 months of employment.
• The full performance level of this position is GS-12.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Management has determined that the position is not suitable for remote work.

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirements Qualifying as an Architect: 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. OR 2. 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 architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. 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. All applicants must submit a full set of transcripts and a copy of a current professional license with their application to verify qualification requirements. Minimum Requirements : GS-12: In addition to meeting the basic education requirements above, you must meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) to include: (1) managing construction projects from beginning phase to completion, preparing cost estimates and/or budgets for construction projects, preparing and presenting project information orally and in writing; (2) coordinating work with staff in an engineering or architectural field; (3) preparing project and program related documents for Management review; and (4) monitoring of and advising on program activities. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Indian Preference eligibles not currently employed in Federal service may be appointed under the Excepted Service Appointment Authority Schedule A, 213.3112(a)(7). Consideration will be given to Non-Indian applicants in the absence of qualified Indian Preference eligibles. For more information, please visit: https://www.bia.gov/jobs.

Education

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education which shows 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address AS-IA Human Resources 12220 Sunrise Valley Dr., Room 4047 Reston, VA 20191 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]