Architect

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command•Naval Base Newport, RI

About The Position

The Architect serves in the Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) Branch, Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) Newport, of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic. The position executes in-house architectural design work products and services within specified milestones and quality standards, and provides technical management and oversight for multidisciplinary design projects. The Architect coordinates architectural design with engineering disciplines for Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects to ensure compatibility and efficiency of site and building design. The position conducts project-site investigations as needed, evaluates architectural issues in existing facilities, and develops recommendations and options for remediation or corrective measures. It also provides post-construction award services, including reviewing and approving contractor submittals for conformance with contract drawings and specifications.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program and successfully complete the required E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
Must obtain the required DAWIA certification within established category timeframes.
Must possess and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance before entering on duty.
Must be able to travel occasionally from the normal duty station and travel on military and commercial aircraft.
Must complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit an OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent private- or public-sector experience.
Experience developing design drawings and specifications for new facilities or for repair, restoration, and alteration of existing facilities using advanced architectural software such as AutoCAD and/or Specs-In-Tact.
Experience participating in on-site analysis to collect data and develop scope for construction projects.
Experience coordinating architectural design with engineering disciplines to ensure site and building design compatibility and efficiency.
Experience investigating architectural issues and concerns and recommending remediation or corrective measures.
Meet the architecture education qualifications: a bachelor's or higher degree in architecture; or a qualifying related degree with specified coursework; or an acceptable combination of education, training, and technical experience; or qualifying architectural experience in lieu of missing degree study.

Responsibilities

Execute in-house architectural design work products and services within specified milestones and quality standards.
Coordinate architectural design with engineering disciplines on Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects to ensure site and building design compatibility and efficiency.
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, as applicable.
Provide post-construction award services, including reviewing and approving contractor submittals for conformance with contract drawings and specifications.
Perform technical management and oversight of multidisciplinary design projects.