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Job opening: Architect

Salary: $99 200 - 128 956 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Oct 16 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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. About the Position: Fort Belvoir is approximately 15 miles southwest of Washington, D.C. 5 miles from Alexandria, VA and next door to the community of Mount Vernon, VA. It is within easy driving distance of Washington, D.C., national historical sites and parks. visit the website www.belvoir.army.mil.

Duties

Provides advisory and consultant services both in-house and outside the installation on such matters as codes and regulations relating to buildings and other facilities of different types and purposes. Develops own design plans and specifications. Reviews work of A-E firms to ensure design excellence and compliance with agency regulations and criteria in the construction of buildings and other facilities. Participates as a member on the Pre-Selection Boards to recommend contractors for projects that are primarily architectural in nature.

Requirements

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret/T-3 security clearance.
  • Contracting Representative Certification is required within 2 - 4 months of beginning this position.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a government driver’s license.
  • File a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 upon appointment and annually thereafter.
  • One year probationary period unless already meet the completion requirements.

Qualifications

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: 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: experience in mechanical engineering for the design and construction of buildings and utilities. Reviews plans, details, specifications, design criteria and cost estimates for projects; Provides guidance, assistance and direction to construction management personnel through personal visits to observe progress and to disseminate technical interpretation of specifications and requirements; Interprets guidelines (e.g., architectural and engineering regulations, National Electric Code, National Life Safety Codes, established procedures, policy statements, terms of contracts) to plan and complete projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Contacts

  • Address FT-W4VNAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT BELVOIR DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk

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