Architect

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DOD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Architect with the Directorate of Public Works in the Planning and Engineering Division, Project Execution Branch.

Prepare in-house architectural designs by evaluating project objectives.

Coordinate with structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines to ensure all project requirements are met.

Prepare necessary drawings, specifications, estimates, and design analysis for negotiated procurement.

Review architectural designs submitted by Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms and other agencies for compliance with applicable criteria, regulations, and codes.

Maintain and apply a thorough working knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems for the preparation and review of in-house and A-E designs.

Prepare design revisions, amendments, and change orders for plans and specifications out for bid or under construction.

Provide technical assistance to Construction Division representatives to resolve design problems or prepare contract modifications.

Conduct field investigations of project sites and existing building conditions for review to incorporate design solutions.

Provide architectural direction and guidance to other employees.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/