Architect

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Charleston, SC

11d

About The Position

This is a public notice flyer for anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through the flyer; interested applicants should review its “How to Apply” section for information on how to be considered. The flyer may be used as positions become available, but there may or may not be vacancies filled from it.

The Architect works within the Architecture Section of the Engineering Design Branch, providing design, construction, Military, Civil Works, and project support. The role provides technical and project leadership on architectural design work, including leading more difficult and complex projects. The Architect also supports coordination, work processes, problem solving, resource acquisition, and liaison with the Supervisor.

This position requires a current professional Architect license or registration in good standing issued by one of the 50 states or its territories. It includes a temporary duty or business travel requirement of 25% of the time and a one-year probationary period. This is a U.S. Government competitive-service position recruited under a Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a professional Architect license or registration in good standing issued by one of the 50 states or its territories.
• Minimum education: a bachelor's degree or higher in architecture, or a related field with 60 semester hours in architecture or related disciplines, including at least 30 semester hours in architectural design and 6 semester hours each in structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.
• Degree and required coursework must be documented on a transcript.
• One year of specialized experience in architectural design for Military projects and AE contracting experience as an Engineering Technical Lead (ETL) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants relying on foreign education must provide an evaluation showing equivalence to U.S. accredited education or U.S. college or university course credit.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period, subject to agency evaluation and written certification that continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Create, design, coordinate, and review work related to design, construction, Military, Civil Works, and other support projects.
• Provide technical and project leadership advice on project design.
• Work within the Architecture Section of the Engineering Design Branch to support effective, efficient, and economical design work and meet program and production goals.
• Assist with group facilitation, coordination, coaching, problem solving, interpersonal communication, and integration of work processes and products.
• Obtain resources and liaise with the Supervisor.
• Make recommendations and decisions in the architectural design area, with recommendations relied upon as technically sound and generally accepted as final commitments.
• Serve as lead architect on more difficult and complex design projects.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior