Architect
What you'd do
Architecture & Electrical Engineering Section consists of licensed professional Electrical Engineers and Architects providing a vast array of services such as surveying, engineering reports, cost estimates, interior design, etc., to our customers at the William J. Hughes Technical Center.
Major duties
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.
What you need to qualify
BASIC REQUIREMENTS 1. 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 2. 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 1 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. AND To qualify for this position at the FV-I (FG/GS-13) level, in addition to the Basic Requirements, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to FV-H (FG/GS 10-12) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is: Experience in planning, coordinating, and implementing architectural and/or engineering projects related to the modifications, or improvement, of multi-use facilities for a large complex campus to comply with building codes, regulations, standards, specifications, and/or requirements. Some, none, or all candidates may be interviewed.
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