Are you a visionary architect eager to share your expertise? If so, we are seeking an Architect possessing strong leadership, project management, planning, and directing skills to join our team. The architect plays a pivotal role in leading design and construction project management services, overseeing budget and schedule management, conducting construction inspections, and providing construction cost estimating services.

Duties

As an Architect in ORF, you will: Plan and oversee all aspects of planning, design, and construction for research and clinical facilities, laboratories, animal holding areas, and utility systems at the National Institutes of Health. Ensure federal, state, and local codes concerning health, safety, and the environment are strictly adhered to in the programming, design, and construction of real property facilities. Conduct site investigations and evaluate data to determine feasibility, topography, and site configuration; or condition of structure and essential data prior to initiating design. Monitor and assess effectiveness of contractors in meeting contractual requirements. Perform planning and design work for substantial multi-phase new construction, renovation, and improvement projects for a variety or real property facilities. Direct the preparation of detailed fee estimates.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Position requires education, transcripts required.
• Position requires financial disclosure, OGE-450 required.
• Position is a NIH Tier 2 non-emergency/teleworker.
• Must obtain Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification(s) within the timeframe specified by the supervisor.
• Require the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate FAC-COR and FAC-P/PM certifications as specified by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

In order to meet the Basic Qualification Requirements of an Architect, GS-0808 position, you must have: A. a degree with a major in architecture; OR B. a degree 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 C. a combination of education and experience-college-level education, training, and/or technical experience as demonstrated by at least one of the following: (1) Related Curriculum: A degree in architectural engineering with course work covering 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 OR; (2) 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. In addition to the Additional Qualifications above, to qualify at the GS-11 level you must meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I possess 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or I possess a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in architecture. B. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I am registered to practice architecture by one of the State registration boards, using standards in compliance with the basic minimum provisions recommended by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. OR C. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: carrying out projects with low construction costs, small size, and standardized architectural elements; ; producing a variety of architectural design studies such as graphic analysis charts, diagrammatic sketches, and schematic outlines; using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs and project tracking programs; and ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental rules and procedures. OR D. I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have a combination of post graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the Additional Qualifications above, to qualify at the GS-12 level you must meet one of the following qualification requirements: I qualify for this position at the GS-12 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience at or at least equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: evaluating design and construction objectives and identifying the most economical and efficient procedures for building renovation, design and construction; investigating project sites to determine the condition of a facility or property prior to initiating design and evaluating and translating this data into working drawings and specifications; preparing detailed fee estimates used for negotiating and estimating projects with construction support as well as architect-engineering firms for design services; using computer aided design and drafting (CADD) programs and project tracking programs; making final inspections, checking in detail all phases of contract compliance with specifications and drawings, and verifies quality and acceptability of work. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12234415

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to 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. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Raasheem Sharpe
• Phone: 3014511815
• Email: [email protected]