This position serves as an Architect within the ATO, Technical Operations (AJW), ATC Facilities and Engineering Services (AJW-2), Engineering Services (AJW-2E1).

Duties

Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments and plans the implementation of projects/programs under limited direction of a manager or project/program manager, or more experienced Architect. May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a team leader for single or small work activities. Applies experience and advanced knowledge of Architectural principles, theories and concepts to accomplish assignments and develop plans and techniques to improve programs and policies. Understands how technical areas interact with or is affected by other disciplines and considers the objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SO when developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse complex problems. Typical assignments may include: design and integration; extensive research; and shared responsibility for project/program management. Manages complex multi-million dollar new or renovation projects throughout all phases of construction from the first meeting with the customer, defining requirements, ensuring requirements are defined by accurate contract documents and observing the project from construction to completion. Interprets, reviews, and analyzes Architectural design concepts in order to produce plans and associated details necessary for competitive bid documents through the use of Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (CAEG). Takes an active and leading role in developing and presenting special reports and briefings, conducting conferences, meetings and negotiations on problems and issues involving bargaining view points, goals, and objectives for subject matter experts from agency headquarters, regional offices, coworkers and private industries such as A/E consultants and contraction contractors. Develops and/or approves independent government cost estimates and creates project budgets for building projects. Defines, plans, and organizes assigned resources to accomplish organizational objectives. Allocates resources to accomplish small work activities within established schedules. Contacts are internal and external. May act as a key technical point of contact for assigned activities. Contributes to the preparation of management/technical reports or contractual documents, and may be called upon to communicate the overall results of a project or work activity to FAA management, the aviation and aerospace industries, and other external parties. Provides guidance to lower-level staff to solve difficult issues. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or other experienced professional(s). Identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Often develops and recommends techniques to address problem situations. Work activities support and may be vital to the success of projects or activities of or more organizational units, subdivisions, and LOBs/SOs.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A. 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 B. Combination of education and experience Candidates may meet basic requirements by a combination of appropriate education and experience you may refer to OPMs Operating Manual Qualification Standard at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification­qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/, for more information. 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: l. 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 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 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. POSITION HAS AN EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED. In addition to the basic requirements, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level, FV-H (FG/GS-12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.Specialized experience may include but not limited to: project management, design and construction administration of highly complex multi-million-dollar architectural projects. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

Contacts

• Address Federal Aviation Administration AEA Regional HR Services Branch 1 Aviation Plaza, Room 207 AHF-N610 Jamaica, NY 11434 US
• Name: Brenda Yee
• Phone: 1 (718) 553-3453
• Email: [email protected]