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Reclamation is seeking a professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on his/her expertise as an Architect.
Responsibilities include providing architectural and functional design support to the Plant Structures Group, relevant to construction activities, and to prepare complete architectural designs including drawings, quantity estimates, and specifications paragraphs for general industrial and commercial facilities and buildings.
08/16/2019 to 09/06/2019
$81,451 - $125,910 per year
GS 12 - 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel for site visits.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
13 - Promotions to the next grade/salary level are neither guaranteed nor automatic, but based on supervisor initiation.
No
No
BR-DO-2019-145
542933700
-Serve as TSC Team Leader, responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and facilitating the detailed activities necessary to prepare planning or specifications designs and provide construction support.
-Prepares or directs the preparation of architectural designs, drawings, quantity estimates, and design documentation as required using field data, criteria provided by other design disciplines, design standards, policies, codes, and safety requirements.
-Designs are for features associated with general industrial and commercial facilities and buildings, including but not limited to hydroelectric powerplants, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, warehouses, and small service buildings and other similar structures. Structures may be constructed of reinforced concrete, precast concrete, structural steel, timber, masonry and miscellaneous metalwork.
-Reviews and provides technical approval of architectural designs, drawings, and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to sound professional architectural design principles and ensuring that they meet client requirements.
-Visits construction sites to advise on design considerations, assist in resolving construction problems, and observe construction activities to ensure adherence to design intent.
-Evaluates and selects structural systems and building materials for utility, economy, serviceability, and esthetic quality.
-Performs code and regulation analysis in conformance with the accessibility guidelines (Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards) and the National Fire Protection Association 101 (Life Safety Code).
-Reviews and directs the review of contractor's submittals and prepares responses appropriate to the architectural discipline.
-Represents the Technical Service Center at meetings in Area and Regional offices, or other offices to assist and/or advise in resolving problems.
SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position requires a current, valid Registered Architect License. Failure to provide proof of such license will cause you to be rated ineligible for this position.
You must meet all qualification requirements, including any selective factors, by the closing date of this announcement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applications must first meet the Basic Qualification Requirements listed below:
Degree: 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.
OR
Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following:
1. Related Curriculum: Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted as satisfying in full the basic requirements, provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in paragraph A. The curriculum for a degree in either architecture or architectural engineering covers function, esthetics, site, structure, economics, mechanical-electrical, and other engineering problems related to the design and construction of buildings primarily (but not exclusively) intended to house human activities. The courses required for a degree in architecture generally place emphasis upon planning, esthetics, and materials and methods of construction, while the courses for an architectural engineering degree place equal or greater weight on the technical engineering aspects such as structural systems, mechanical systems, and the properties of materials. Because of this difference in emphasis, persons with degrees in architecture may have a preference for work assignments that offer greater opportunities for them to express their artistic and creative abilities. As a result, they may be more concerned with planning and design aspects of architecture, and persons with degrees in architectural engineering may be more engaged in aspects emphasizing technical engineering considerations.
2. Experience: An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the Basic Qualification Requirements, applicants must have additional specialized experience as defined below:
DEFINITION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To meet specialized experience, your resume must describe experience that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities as follows:
All GS-13 applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include independently managing a project or team while preparing architectural and functional designs for features associated with general industrial and commercial facilities and buildings, including but not limited to hydroelectric powerplants, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, warehouses, and small service buildings and preparing architectural and functional designs compliant with accessibility, life safety code, and sustainable building requirements. Structures may be constructed of reinforced concrete, precast concrete, structural steel, timber, and masonry, and miscellaneous metalwork.
All GS-12 applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience include preparing architectural and functional designs for features associated with general industrial and commercial facilities and buildings, including but not limited to hydroelectric powerplants, pump stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, warehouses, and small service buildings and preparing architectural and functional designs compliant with accessibility, life safety code, and sustainable building requirements. Structures may be constructed of reinforced concrete, precast concrete, structural steel, timber, and masonry, and miscellaneous metalwork.
NOTE: The following kinds of experience are not acceptable as professional architectural experience: professional landscape architecture work consisting mainly of the layout, design, construction, or maintenance of land areas and landscape features, including ground and water forms, vegetation, roads, walks, incidental structures, and other landscape features; experience in the application of artistic embellishment to practical design such as the decoration of interiors, including the construction, layout, and selection of furniture and furnishings that do not alter the basic architectural design of the interior; city and community planning work that relates to the broad social and economic growth and development of such community services and facilities as industry, commerce, transportation, streets, utilities, and parks.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
If you are applying on the basis of a Degree in Architecture or Related Curriculum: You must furnish a copy of your transcript of college work completed (unofficial copy is acceptable). Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission will result in you being rated not qualified for the position.
If you are applying on the basis of a Combination of Education and Experience: Experience may be substituted for education to the extent that it provided the equivalent background. You are required to show how your background is equivalent to a degree.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, applicants must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
Would you enjoy preparing or directing the preparation of architectural designs, and providing construction support?
You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Here is a great opportunity to join a great organization with excellent growth potential!
LOCATION: Technical Service Center, Civil Engineering Services Division, Plant Structures Group; Lakewood, CO.
The selectee(s) for the vacancy, if otherwise eligible and qualified, may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive to the selectee(s) of this vacancy will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information on recruitment incentives visit: http://www.opm.gov/3rs/fact/RECBONFS.asp
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
The Bureau of Reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For more information visit: http://www.sss.gov.
This position is designated as a NON-SENSITIVE position at the GS-12 level. It requires a fully completed and favorable adjudicated Low Risk Background Investigation (T1 (NACI)) that is current. This is a condition of employment.
This position is designated as a MODERATE RISK Public Trust position at the GS-13 level. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated Public Trust Suitability Background Investigation (T2S or T2RS (previously called MBI)) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Category rating and selection procedures will be used for evaluating this position. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your on-line responses to the vacancy assessment questionnaire will be used to determine the quality and extent of your experience, education, training, etc., for placement in one of the following categories: 1) Best Qualified, 2) Well Qualified and 3) Qualified. Qualified candidates will be assigned a numerical score on a scale of 70-100 and Veterans with preference will be placed at the top of their respective category. The assessment questionnaire will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Applicants will be further evaluated on the following “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)” through your resume and responses to the online questions.
Applicant's answers to questions will be verified against information provided in their online resume. Be sure that the resume clearly supports the responses to all the questions by addressing experience, education and/or training relevant to this position. Applicants must make a fair and accurate assessment of their qualifications. Applicants who exaggerate or falsify their experience and/or education may be removed from employment consideration.
To be considered for this position, applicants are required to submit a resume (with dates of employment, i.e. years and months, schedule, i.e. hours worked, and grade if federal employment), an on-line assessment questionnaire, and the following supporting documents, as appropriate:
--TRANSCRIPT(S): All applicants MUST furnish a copy of your college transcript(s), if applicable. If selected, you will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify your educational qualifications prior to reporting for work. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
--ARCHITECT LICENSE: A current, valid registered Architect license. Provide proof of license with your application. FAILURE TO SUBMIT PROOF OF LICENSE WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION NOT BEING CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
--DD-214, CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE FROM ACTIVE DUTY: If you are entitled to veterans’ preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, and you should indicate the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans’ preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.
--For 5-point veterans' preference, submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active
duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed
under honorable conditions.
--For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation requested by
this form.
--For information on veteran's eligibility visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applications (resume and assessment questionnaire) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. When you're ready to apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the side of the page. This vacancy is being announced through Bureau of Reclamation's Hiring System--HireMe. For more information about the HireMe system and the registration process, visit: http://www.usbr.gov/hr/hireme.html.
As part of the on-line application process, applicants may be required to submit supporting documents. Failure to submit the requested supporting documents may result in your not being considered for this position.
Options for submitting supporting documentation include Auto Requested Fax or uploading from your USAJOBS profile - instructions provided during the online application process. In addition, you may E-mail your supporting documentation to codo@usbr.gov, fax directly to the HR Office at 303-445-6349, mail to (DFC) 6th and Kipling Building 67, Rm 348, Denver, CO 80225, OR hand-deliver to HR Office: Denver Federal Center (DFC) 6th and Kipling, Bldg 67, Rm 348, Denver, CO 80225. Include your name and the vacancy number on the supporting document(s).
After all application packages have been received, resumes and transcripts will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the basic qualification requirements. Each applicant who meets the basic qualifications will be further evaluated on the information provided in the Assessment Questionnaire. Best-qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official. After making a tentative job offer, a suitability and/or security background investigation will be conducted. A final job offer is typically made within 40 days after the deadline for applications. Applicants should monitor their status for positions with the Bureau of Reclamation, by regularly checking their public status notifications in their USAJOBS profile.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/542933700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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