Architect, Engineering Design & Technologists

• 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.

• 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• 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.
• 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.

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band (NP-02) or grade level (GS-5/10) or in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector as a professional Architect performing/demonstrating the following:

• 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. This includes proficiency with AutoCAD and a current license as a Registered Architect;
• Proven ability to serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), overseeing architect-engineer (A-E) firms and construction contractors. This experience involves managing contracts to ensure design excellence, regulatory compliance, and adherence to project schedule and budget, as well as reviewing and approving contractor submittals and shop drawings;
• Experience in providing architectural solutions for a variety of complex structures, such as multistory office buildings, laboratories, and…