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Architect

General Services Administration
Public Buildings Service
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Summary

As an Architect and the Regional Roofing and Envelope Program Manager, you will be responsible for exercising independent judgment in the leading, planning, resource management and overall knowledge and direction of the program, including technical and project management expertise.

Location of position: 
Design and Construction Division
819 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Overview

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Open date: 03/03/2020
Closed date: 03/16/2020
Location
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$98,336 - $127,840 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
13
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel as needed.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
20NRCA027LTDE
Control number
561481300

Duties

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  • Providing expert-level programmatic management and technical execution of the Regional Roofing and Envelope Program
  • Performing architectural roofing studies, moisture infiltration studies, air infiltration studies and comparative design analysis, recommending solutions of problems
  • Conducting briefings, and negotiations with high level agency representatives, GSA management, contract architects, construction firms, and external stakeholders to resolve controversies, promote innovative approaches, and develop consensus
  • Serving as the regional liaison between A/E's and central office to provide resolution of complex architectural roofing and enclosure issues
  • Providing oversight, and guidance and advising regional program managers, project managers, architects, engineers, other subject matter experts, and construction representatives on a diverse range of program related issues, projects, and concerns
  • Establishing project schedules, agency procedures, and technical criteria for inclusion in A/E contracts; preparing criteria for A/E design documents; and identifying requirements for new or revised guide specifications
  • Performing professional architectural, code, phasing, constructability,and compliance reviews, technical evaluation, assessment, and recommendation through the comparative analysis of progressive design and construction documents

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship or National
  • Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

  • Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
  • Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
  • Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
  • Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
  • Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position
  • The work is usually performed in an office setting except for any necessary travel to attend meetings and conferences or conduct on-site inspections.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

  • the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
  • number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here. 

The GS-13 salary range starts at $98,336 per year.  If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  

To qualify, you must meet the BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ARCHITECTS: A Degree in architecture or related field; OR a combination of college-level education, training, and/or technical experience. For specifics on qualifying education, training, and/or experience - use the following link: Basic Requirements for Architect Positions.

In addition to the basic requirements for architects, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service.  Specialized experience is professional architectural work in the design, construction, repair and renovation, restoration, rehabilitation, design or construction of major commercial or industrial facilities (multi-storied or high rise office building and related structures), managing all, or a large phase, of a major design or construction project.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Bargaining Unit status:  AFGE

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.  

Travel expenses associated with interviews maybeapproved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:

  • Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
  • Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
  • Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.  

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will use a method called Category Rating to assess your application.  Here’s how it will work:

You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Skilled in knowledge management, assessment and evaluation techniques, risk management, cost/benefit analysis, forecasting and planning.  Assess requirements, develop recommendations and integrate objectives of various stakeholders.  Skilled in allocating resources to produce maximum results. Expert knowledge and ability to manage program impacted by multiple competing priorities to successfully integrate requirements to meet goals and objectives. Mastery knowledge of Prospectus Level projects and complex structures.
  • Expert knowledge and skill to adapt standard and unconventional practices/techniques, establishing design parameters, prepare project justifications and specifications for major projects.  Expert knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques and methodologies is required.
  • Expert analysis techniques and methodologies with knowledge and skill to adapt standard and unconventional design and construction practices and techniques.  Excellent skills to communicate orally and in writing with the ability to interpret and explain highly complex and technical information.  Knowledge of state of the art A/E related software/computer systems.
  • Current on design, layout, construction, materials as well as A/E related software/computer systems. Skilled in assessment, evaluation and forecasting. Expert knowledge in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques and methodologies.
  • Knowledge of procurement, different types of contracts, construction and monitoring.  Skilled in techniques to negotiate contract costs, prices, and terms.
  • Mastery of professional A/E concepts and practices applicable to a variety of Prospectus Level projects.  Assesses project requirements, develop recommendations, integrate goals and objectives of a diverse customer base by working effectively with them, assessing their needs and satisfying their expectations with sound business practices.

Your answers to the questions will be used to place you in one of three categories:  Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified

We will verify your answers to the questions in your resume.  If your resume doesn’t support your answers, we may lower your score, which could place you in a lower category.

Within each category, veterans will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.

If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.


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Public Buildings Service

Agency contact information

Lisa Tittle
Phone
816-926-7591
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
lisa.tittle@gsa.gov
Address
GSA, Public Buildings Service
National Recruitment Center
2300 Main St., 2 NW
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
United States

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