About the Position: This position is an Architect in the Engineering Division, Design Branch, Building Systems Section. Under the general supervision of the Chief, Building Systems Design Section, performs work relating to the design and construction of buildings and other facilities at military installations, for civil works projects and other facilities in support of IIS (Interagency, International, Support for Others) missions.

Duties

Review the functional adequacy of structures and prepare specific criteria for general design memorandum, as well as feature specific design memorandum. Review technical specifications and provide corrections. Perform field investigations and inspections of architectural aspects of construction in-progress and completed. Coordinate design efforts between multiple disciplines throughout the District in order to keep projects on schedule and within required cost guidelines. Review and check shop drawings prepared by construction contractors for technical adequacy and conformity with contract requirements, specifications and like considerations. Assist in solving problems brought about by field conditions and utilize these improvements in the design, construction and operation of future projects. Inform supervisor of progress and potentially controversial problems, concerns, issues, or other matters; develops changes to plans and/or methodology; and provides recommendations for improvements in order to meet program objectives.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to possess or obtain/maintain a valid, State-issued motor vehicles driver's license since project sites may be located in remote areas that are not accessible by public transportation and to operate a Government vehicle.
• This position requires travel away from the official worksite (TDY) to other duty locations approximately 20% of the time on an annual basis.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 Requirement for Architect: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in architecture or in a 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 B. 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 provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in statement A above, OR (2) Experience: 1 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 any college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that you have acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information; 2) Articulates and communicates to the architects and team members on assigned projects; 3) Researches, learns and applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and improve team effectiveness; and 4) Evaluates technical requirements for each project. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Specialized experience must be clearly evident in your resume. GS-12: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityConflict ManagementTeam BuildingTechnical Credibility 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 RD-W2SD02 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW YORK DO NOT MAIL New York, NY 10278 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk