About the Position: This position is an Architect in the Engineering Division Facilities Branch for work relating to the design and construction of buildings and other facilities at Fort Carson.

Duties

Perform as a professional architect in planning and designing substantial new construction, renovation and improvement project on real property facilities. Prepare original designs, direct subordinate engineers, architects, and interns in the preparation of preliminary and final in-house plans for the design of a variety of buildings. Develop plans and specifications for new, or modifications of existing buildings or other structures, cost estimates, public utilities and site plans to determine feasibility of a proposed project and essential site configuration. Function as a project leader in the design of larger projects, planning, and designing facilities at Fort Carson. Coordinate various aspects of project buildings with electrical, mechanical and civil engineers to ensure all the technical areas are covered, and design intentions are met. Provide architectural design review comments and verification of various types of building structures prepared by A-E firms or other outside agencies. Participate in a variety of meetings, and perform liaison duties with representatives from outside Fort Carson, such as A-E firms, Corps of Engineers District offices, State and local jurisdictions on architectural matters.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position required a favorable National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) (Tier 1)
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5 % of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721External Recruitment Military Spouse PreferenceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the \education and or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements: 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 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: 1. 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. 2. 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. In addition to the basic requirements described above, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: applying professional architecture knowledge focused on facilities, buildings design and construction; preparing and reviewing architectural design drawings and specifications leading multi-discipline project teams; resolving issues related to engineering/architecture designs, project budget, schedule, and/or contracting matters; coordinating project design and construction with end users, stakeholders, technical experts, and other defense agencies ;performing design reviews of architectural/engineering plans, and providing architectural guidance in accordance with standards. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: ArchitectureOral CommunicationTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address EI-APF-W0VNAA US ARMY GARRISON FT CARSON HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]