Architect

Office of Naval Research • Naval Research Laboratory, DC

32d

About The Position

You will serve as an Architect in the Research and Development Services Division (RDSD), Code 353100, Technical Services Branch of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY. Duties You will perform professional work associated with the design of new structures or major modifications to existing structures. You will conduct investigations of project sites to determine (for new construction) feasibility of proposed project; center line, profile, and elevations; and essential linear and angular measurements. You will evaluate design objectives, and identify most economical and efficient procedures for building design and performance considering all functional and aesthetic requirements. You will prepare: (a) detailed fee estimates for use in negotiating with architect-engineer firms for design services; and (b) correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports, and schedules to complete assignment. You will prepare In-House design plans, specifications, bill of material, construction cost estimate, labor phasing, Design Bid Build (DBB) or Design Build (DB) packages. You will serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to manage and review work of architect-engineer firms to ensure design excellence and compliance with regulations and criteria. You will confer with construction contractors to resolve problems or latent conditions, and prepare sketches.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position requires a current license as a Registered Architect (RA).
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.
• You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential.
• You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• This is a Mission Essential position.
• You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• Demonstrated experience in managing architectural projects from conception to completion, including conducting site investigations, evaluating design objectives, and preparing detailed construction documents such as drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proven ability to serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), overseeing architect-engineer (A-E) firms and construction contractors.
• Experience in providing architectural solutions for a variety of complex structures, such as multistory office buildings, laboratories, and industrial facilities.
• Expertise in technical problem-solving and project management, including developing fee estimates for design services, preparing technical reports, and resolving latent conditions or issues that arise during construction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in both in-house design and the oversight of design-bid-build (DBB) and design-build (DB) projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional work associated with the design of new structures or major modifications to existing structures.
• Conduct investigations of project sites to determine feasibility of proposed project, center line, profile, and elevations, and essential linear and angular measurements.
• Evaluate design objectives, and identify most economical and efficient procedures for building design and performance considering all functional and aesthetic requirements.
• Prepare detailed fee estimates for use in negotiating with architect-engineer firms for design services.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, estimates, fact sheets, status reports, and schedules to complete assignment.
• Prepare In-House design plans, specifications, bill of material, construction cost estimate, labor phasing, Design Bid Build (DBB) or Design Build (DB) packages.
• Serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to manage and review work of architect-engineer firms to ensure design excellence and compliance with regulations and criteria.
• Confer with construction contractors to resolve problems or latent conditions, and prepare sketches.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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