Architect

Serves as an Architect in the Architecture and Electrical Engineering Section responsible for the planning, design, and construction of new and/or extension, conversion, or modernization of existing buildings or facilities. Assignments involve (a) performance of office and field architectural duties associated with architectural/engineering review, in-house design, and/or monitoring and managing construction projects; (b) investigation and evaluation of buildings or project sites with diverse functions to establish criteria and requirements for design and (c) interior and workstation design and installation. Applies the latest design and construction techniques to such structures as office buildings, R&D facilities, laboratories, warehouses, historical buildings, and other Technical Center facilities.

Performs professional review, assessment, and guidance through the comparative analyses of design development documents, including the resolution of complex design problems, as well as the preparation of appropriate documents for the Technical Center, client agencies, and contract A/E firms. Conducts, or directs the conduct of, investigations of project site to determine (for new construction) feasibility of proposed project; topography; and essential site configuration; or (for additions or renovations) condition of structure and essential data prior to initiating design. Evaluates data obtained, incorporating relevant features into design consideration and solutions.

Meets with customer organizations to ensure that designs meet program requirements and adhere to Technical Center policy. Prepares detailed fee estimates used for negotiating with architect-engineering (A/E) firms and office furniture vendors for design services, as well as all pertinent correspondence, plans, reports, and A/E contract criteria necessary for project completion. Reviews, evaluates, and determines adequacy of shop drawings, samples, certificates of compliance, laboratory analyses, certifications, and other submittals and data from contractors covered by FAA contracts.

Determines compliance or non-compliance for such submittals. Meets with contractors, manufacturers' representatives, and Government agency representatives to establish materials and test requirements. Reviews contractors' reports to determine adequacy of design.

Assists in administering A/E and other vendor contracts. Evaluates technical data pertaining to materials, equipment, shop drawings, proposals for modifications and additions, and methods of installation submitted by contractors. Conducts reviews for technical feasibility, adequacy, and compliance with specifications.

Determines if materials and equipment meet contract requirements and recommends approvals or rejection of all or parts of the submissions and proposals. Confers with contractors to resolve any problems or conditions. Evaluates design and construction objectives, identifies most economical and efficient procedures for building renovation, space management, design, and construction, including in-house design, coordinating with other architects and/or engineers in coverage of all technical areas, resolving overlapping responsibilities among technical disciplines concerning attention to design, and meeting total building objectives space requirements and schedules; and preparing all drawings, specifications, and supporting documents necessary for advertised or negotiated procurement.

Participates in the evaluation and selection process. Evaluates and/or recommends the work of architect-engineer firms to ensure design excellence and compliance with all regulations and design criteria. Assists in administering construction, and workstation installation projects, and makes recommendations to contracting officers concerning contract modification.

Participates in cost-estimating. Prepares detailed cost estimates and long-range planning budget estimates.

We are not accepting applications from noncitizens.

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university.

A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty.

FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee.

Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. On-the-Spot will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs), in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA.

Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability.

Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided.

Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

You may also be considered for this vacancy based on eligibility under the 30% or More Disabled Veteran Program, Veterans' Recruitment Appointment, and Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities. To be considered for one of these special hiring authorities, you must identify your eligibility in your questionnaire in the Applicant-Preferred Conditions of Employment section. In addition, you must submit documentation that provides evidence of eligibility as indicated in the Required Documents section of the announcement. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Applicants may be required to complete one or multiple assessments as part of the evaluation process. This assessment aims to evaluate the competencies and qualifications essential for the position. RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Relevant work experience: should align to the Job Announcement and address all required qualifications and include job title, employer name, start/end dates, number of hours worked per week. Education, certification or licensure: If required, education should include school/institution name, completion date, degree type and GPA.

Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.

You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies.

Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or emailed to [email protected] on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

This position has a positive education requirement; college transcripts are required for ALL candidates newly appointed to the FAA in the 0800 (Engineering) series. College transcripts must be submitted from current FAA employees applying for internal vacancies if they have never held a position in the 0800 (Engineering) series with the FAA. College transcripts are not required from current FAA employees who are currently occupying an 0800 (Engineering) series. If selected, official transcripts are required prior to employment.