Architect

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command • Fort Worth, TX

2d

About The Position

The Architect serves in the Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) Branch of NAVFAC Southeast. The position executes in-house architectural design work products and services within established milestones and quality standards, and coordinates architectural design with engineering disciplines for Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects to ensure site and building designs are compatible and efficient.

The Architect conducts site investigations as needed, evaluates architectural issues in existing facilities, and prepares reports with recommendations and remediation options. The role also provides post-construction award services, including reviewing and approving contractor submittals for compliance with contract drawings and specifications, and provides technical management and oversight for multidisciplinary design projects.

The position requires specialized architectural experience, including expertise in facility design, leading multidisciplinary design teams, quality assurance and quality control of design documents and technical studies, construction support, and preparing design statements of work and estimates. Applicants must meet the stated architecture education or equivalent combination-of-education-and-experience requirements. The role is covered by DAWIA certification requirements and requires a valid U.S. driver’s license and an interim or final Secret security clearance.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Expert knowledge of architectural design practices, procedures, and criteria for new facility and renovation projects.
• Technical expertise in facility design.
• Expertise leading multidisciplinary design teams for facility construction and renovations, including facilities typically found on military installations.
• Expertise in quality assurance and quality control of design documents and technical studies completed by in-house teams and architect-engineer consultants.
• Expertise providing technical construction support for NAVFAC projects.
• Knowledge of developing design statements of work and estimates.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must meet applicable requirements concerning appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain the required DAWIA certification within established category timeframes.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must meet the positive education qualification requirements for architecture: a qualifying bachelor's or higher degree in architecture; an eligible related degree with specified architecture coursework; an accepted combination of education, training, or technical experience; or qualifying architecture-office or architectural-work experience in lieu of degree requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute in-house architectural design work products and services within specified milestones and quality standards.
• Coordinate architectural design with engineering disciplines on Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects to ensure compatibility and efficiency of site and building design.
• Conduct site investigation field trips as required to collect pertinent project data.
• Investigate or evaluate architectural issues and concerns in existing facilities and develop reports with recommendations and remediation or corrective options.
• Provide post-construction award services, including review and approval of contractor submittals for conformance with contract drawings and specifications.
• Perform technical management and oversight of multidisciplinary design projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams in the design of facility construction and renovation projects.
• Provide quality assurance and quality control of design documents and technical studies completed by in-house staff and architect-engineer consultants.
• Provide technical construction support for NAVFAC projects.
• Develop statements of work and estimates for design.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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