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Job opening: Architect

Salary: $86 962 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Sep 20 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Responsibilities shall include the design of floor plans; life safety plan; reflected ceiling plan; roof plan; building elevations and cross sections; wall sections and types; enlarged floor plans; wall, column, roof, casework, and miscellaneous details; and door, window, and finish schedules for Civil Works, Army, Air Force and DOD Medical Facilities.

Duties

Design, study or modify architectural aspects of facilities for DoD installations, and facilities for other Federal agencies. Architectural design includes the development of project definitions, preliminary and final construction plans and specifications. Reviews A-E designs for projects for conformance to government criteria and code compliance. Review, check, and approve shop drawings from contractors and manufacturers for compliance with contract terms for components installed in the above mentioned facilities.

Requirements

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of the DOD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing designs for architectural features; preparing design engineering documents such as drawings, calculations and narratives for both military and civil projects; performing site evaluations and investigations; experience using CAD software for design drawings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a current, active, valid Professional Registration license as an Architect in a state, the District of Columbia, or a territory of the United States. (You must attach a copy of your Professional Registration license as an Architect)

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

  • Address RL-W07401 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHARLESTON DO NOT MAIL Charleston, SC 29403 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk

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