Architect, GS
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Design & Architecture
Architect / Sr. Architect, Environmental & Urban Planning, Engineering Design & Technologists -
Engineering
Architect / Sr. Architect, Environmental & Urban Planning, Engineering Design & Technologists
USACE Organization
South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Charleston District
Announcement TypeDirect-Hire Authority (DHA)
Position TypePermanent
Locations (City, State)Charleston, South Carolina
Position Overview /DutiesThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for an Architect in the South Atlantic Division, Charleston District, Engineering Division, Design Branch, Architecture Section.
Position Title:Architect
Open Period:14-27 October 2026
DutyLocation:
Charleston, SC.
Position Overview And Duties:he purpose of the position is to serve as an Architect and Project Architect. As Architect, responsibilities shall include the design of floor plans; life safety plan; reflected ceiling plan; roof plan; building elevations and cross sections; wall sections and types; enlarged floor plans; wall, column, roof, casework, and miscellaneous details; and door, window, and finish schedules for Civil Works, Army, Air Force and DOD Medical Facilities.
As Project Architect, the incumbent provides leadership and serves as the principle point of contact for design teams within the Engineering Division. The Project Architect interacts with other agency designers, project managers and top agency officials to resolve conflicts in criteria, develop design and contracting strategies and develop a coordinated design which results in advertising, contract award and construction and/or renovation of mission essential facilities for Military, Support For Others, or Civil works projects.
Incumbent receives assignments in terms of project objectives and priorities, and has the total responsibility for planning and carrying out assigned projects, coordinating with other disciplines, determining approaches to take, and resolving problems. The supervisor or designated employee is informed of progress and critical problem matters. Completed work is reviewed for effectiveness in meeting requirements and dealing with problems. Assignments involve many different and unrelated engineering or architectural processes and methods, covering a broad range of work in architectural/engineering functions of assigned projects.
The incumbent must be versatile and innovative in adapting and modifying guidelines for unique projects for which technical expertise is not available elsewhere in the district. The work also involves considerable planning and coordination with related fields.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
Minimum Education RequirementBachelor's degree (or higher) in architecture; or 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. Degree must be documented on a transcript.
OPMGeneral Schedule Qualification Standards
- GS-0808 Series - https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
Specialized Experience- Design experience in Architectural design for Military projects.
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- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
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