Architect, Environmental​/ Urban Planning

Responsibilities

• Prepare architectural sketches and study models.
• Assist in contract administration and quality assurance inspection of construction projects.
• Assist in the analysis of problems based on field investigations or studies of construction and design conditions, and recommend the most feasible and economical methods of solution.
• Review architectural shop drawings for accuracy, completeness and compliance with contract specifications.
• Assist in proposing methods for repairing, restoring, and improving existing facilities.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must sign a mobility agreement if selected.
• Must sign an Army Fellows Participant Agreement if selected.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre‑Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.

• Basic Requirement for Architect:
  • Degree:
    Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in architecture or a related field that includes 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related disciplines, with 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 must be completed by June 2026.
• Combination of
  
  Education and Experience:
  • College‑level education, training, and/or technical experience providing:
    • A thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture.
    • A good understanding of architectural principles, methods, and techniques for design and construction or improvement of buildings.
  • Adequacy demonstrated by:
    • Related curriculum:
      Degree in architectural engineering providing equivalent coursework.
    • Experience:
      
      One year of experience in an architect’s office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation; a minimum of 5 years in absence of college courses.
• One year of specialized experience in:
  • Preparing architectural sketches and study models; or
  • Reviewing architectural shop drawings for accuracy and compliance; or
  • Assisting in analysis of problems and recommending solutions.
• Educational pathways:
  • One full year of graduate‑level education (or completion by June 2026) in a relevant field such as Architecture.
  • Superior Academic Achievement:
    Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement, defined by class standing (upper third), GPA (≥3.0), or honor society membership.
  • Five‑year Architecture Program:
    Completion of a program of at least 160 semester hours leading to a bachelor’s degree in Architecture.
• Foreign
  
  Education:
  • Credentials must be evaluated by a private organization or credited by a U.S. accredited institution to be deemed equivalent.

U.S. Citizens

• This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection subject to restrictions from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When performing a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the IRS considers the majority of entitlements taxable.
• Payment of PCS costs is authorized subject to Joint Travel Regulations.
• If selected, official transcripts must be submitted; unofficial transcripts are required at application time.